What’s Your Word For 2018?For me personally the phrase “New Years Resolution” is an immediate turn off. It scares the dickens out of me. It makes...reactionscomments
Is It Asthma or COPD... or Both?Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD for short) are similar conditions that can be confusing to distinguish from one another. This article...reactions7comments
5 Worthy Asthma New Year's ResolutionsSome experts denounce New Year’s resolutions. Marquette Magazine noted they usually fail and lead to some form of “self-loathing.” The Huffington post...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Ten Tips for Asthma Friendly Holiday SeasonIs this the your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your fiftieth...reactionscomments
Prednisone - A Necessary Evil!Prednisone is one of those nasty medicines that I dread, but sometimes it's necessary when you have asthma. For my kids, a...reactions3comments
Say What? "Patients Without a Proper Workup Do Not Have Asthma "I recently attended an asthma conference and one of the speakers made this statement and it caught me a bit off guard...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Life in TransitionThis fall has been a whirlwind for me. I have been in a bit of transition. New work experiences, leaving the comforts...reactions1comment
Should You Get The Pneumonia Vaccine?I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumooccal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made...reactions2comments
Fight the Flu: What People With Asthma Need to KnowAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, for short), flu activity so far this season is low in the United States...reactionscomments
Asthma and AltitudeHave you ever taken a trip up to the mountains and noticed your asthma symptoms start to worsen? I know I have...reactions1comment
Asthma Inhalers For Cats and Dogs?! YepYep, not kidding. I was recently shopping for a new spacer for my inhaler, and my search showed spacers for cats and...reactions3comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactions3comments
"80% of Care is Provided By Family Members"I had the recent opportunity to hear a wonderful speaker at a conference. Her name is Ai Jen Poo and she is...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
What's in Your Asthma Toolbox?This is a question I get asked quite frequently. What’s in your asthma toolbox? People ask me what I recommend that they...reactions8comments
High Altitude and AsthmaRecently, we took a trip to Moab, Utah, to hike in Arches National Park and see the world-famous Delicate Arch. The elevation...reactions2comments
Asthma Subgroups: Severe AsthmaOne of the most recently defined asthma subgroups is severe asthma. It was first defined about 20 years ago. This was when...reactions13comments
Medication ComplianceThe two words that seem to make everyone squirm: medication compliance. The two words apart from each other aren't bad but when...reactionscomments
