Lifestyle Changes for Asthma ManagementLifestyle changes usually are not enough to manage asthma on their own, but they can certainly complement an asthma treatment plan. Helpful...reactions14comments
Are Asthmatics Nerds?You do know that people with asthma are nerds, right. I mean, we must be, because that’s how we’re portrayed on television...reactions4comments
My Allergy-Proof HouseWhen I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50...reactions10comments
Post Asthma Attack EuphoriaSo you can’t breathe. You’re miserable. You’re panicky. You’re sitting on the edge of the bed all frogged up after an asthma...reactions5comments
Got a Hoarder in the House?As an asthma educator, I am always on the lookout for any information that could help other people. My latest attempt to...reactions2comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?I feel like “volatile organic compound” could be a good band name. That’s about all I know about them—I’m aware they’re more...reactions2comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Get Ready, Asthma Peak Week Is ComingAsthma is a disease of the lungs that can impact breathing. If you are one of the 25 million Americans living with...reactions16comments
10 Facts About Me and ExerciseI have now been blogging since October of 2007. Since then, my first post every year has been about exercise, dieting, and/or...reactions5comments
What My Twitter Followers Want to Know about AsthmaSometimes writer's block leads to great experiments. Tonight, staring at a blank Evernote window after scrolling Google News for inspiration, I tweeted...reactionscomments
Asthma Affects Each of Us DifferentlyBack in 1985, I spent time in an asthma hospital. One day I attended a class about asthma. The attendees were me...reactions2comments
Asthma and IVF TreatmentsFor those having a difficult time getting pregnant, there are several courses one can take to have children, all thanks to modern...reactions1comment
Lung Immunity Fun FactsI have been on a recent quest to wrap my head around lung immunity for a couple of reasons. I was so...reactionscomments
5 Tips: When To Seek Help For AsthmaMany times as a child with high-risk asthma I suffered too long before seeking help. Even as an adult I am guilty...reactions6comments
Quality Of Life Differences Between People With Allergic Asthma Vs Non-Allergic AsthmaTwo common types of asthma are allergic and non-allergic asthma. These asthma subgroups have similarities and differences with one another. They can...reactionscomments
How Did You Know You Had Asthma?Asthma does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or geographical location. Anyone can be diagnosed with asthma at any stage of...reactions6comments
The Reality of Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)Certain chemicals, like asbestos and tobacco smoke, are known to be toxic and to cause illness. But some people are sensitive to...reactions12comments
Preparing For a New PetI love animals. Ever since I was a child, we always had pets in our home. For the longest time, I thought...reactionscomments
Knowing When To See The DoctorSpring always seems to bring on changes in my symptoms. All those environmental triggers are out in full force. While I am happy...reactions2comments