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Sometimes, when I help families learn more about asthma, they will lean forward and whisper, “Sometimes my son coughs so hard... he throws up.” Mmmhmmm. Welcome to my world. Coughing...

Your asthma is most likely to stay under control when you work hand in hand with your healthcare team. This post will give you some tips for talking with them...

On a semi-regular basis, I find myself explaining Canadianisms-words or things that are generally used in Canada or specific to Canada, or used in places that are generally Not America...

When you have asthma, chances are good that sooner or later you will experience an asthma attack. If you've had one, you know that it can be a terrifying experience...

One facet of my 2018 self improvement goals started with a yoga journey. Every day in January I have spent some time on a yoga mat in my living room...

As I wrote previously, for whatever reason, I suck at keeping up with my nasal corticosteroids. But I do take pills as well as inhalers a couple (or more) times...

One of the greatest ironies of having asthma is that most of us have Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). Some of us spend lots of time indoors to avoid outdoor allergens...

Some refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as, it's a breathing test that can help diagnose...

Short of breath was a disease for most of history. I mean what I just said: the symptom WAS the disease. If you were short of breath you had asthma...

This phrase can sometimes seem like a double edge sword. "So, its viral….”  These were the words that I recently heard. Not only was I disappointed that I had rearranged my...

Being sick is never convenient. Got a big presentation at work? Deadline to submit your budget for the boss? Family party? Vacation? It seems like that's when you always get...

Asthma can be very complicated and can be associated with some very serious risks. A risk that can be associated with severe asthma is acute severe asthma which you may...

The holidays are always a busy time and with a very festive week came Siberian cold temperatures and the dreaded return of my "friends"-- the cough and the wheeze, along...

When you know your own body, it can be so frustrating to deal with doctors who do not know your detailed medical history. During the holiday times, many doctors take...

The one thing about my passion for asthma is that it's a blessing and a curse. A blessing that I can help other people, but I curse because I CAN'T...

For me personally the phrase “New Years Resolution” is an immediate turn off. It scares the dickens out of me. It makes me want to turn the other way and...

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD for short) are similar conditions that can be confusing to distinguish from one another. This article looks at the similarities and differences and how...

Some experts denounce New Year’s resolutions. Marquette Magazine noted they usually fail and lead to some form of “self-loathing.” The Huffington post said they are “rarely met, usually disappointing and...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

Is this the your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your fiftieth holiday season with asthma here are tips to...