Make Valentine’s Day An Asthma-Friendly DayValentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your significant other how much you care. However, when that special someone has asthma...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Asthma GuidelinesA few years ago, I wrote “10 Best Asthma Discoveries Of All Time.” Number six on that list was the creation of...reactions2comments
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?When I was growing up, I was taught to avoid talking about politics and religion. Especially at family dinners. This past year...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
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
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-CheckIt’s June 1, and I haven’t spent more than two weeks at home since the beginning of March. The longest span I...reactionscomments
On the Move: Neighborhood "Walkability" and Asthma RiskRecently, my aunt was looking to purchase a new home. Some real estate sites featured this thing called a “Walk Score”, comprised...reactionscomments
Retreats and AsthmaRecently, I attended a women's conference in a neighboring state. I was very excited to go, as women's conferences and retreats are...reactions1comment
Exploring Patients Included ConferencesHave you heard of the Patients Included charter and designation for conferences? Patients Included is a minimum standard for conferences of what...reactionscomments
Doing Patients Included Conferences RightOf the conferences I have been to with Patients Included designation for conferences, there are some that have stood out above others...reactionscomments
Conferences: The Patients Included MovementI love conferences—I love hearing about new research, connecting with new people who have common interests to me, and hearing perspectives different...reactionscomments
What’s The Difference Between The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) and Asthma Control Test (ACT)?When you visit your doctor, they will likely administer a quick test to gauge how well controlled your asthma is. You may...reactionscomments
Community Views: Lifestyle Adjustments After An Asthma DiagnosisAfter being diagnosed with asthma, there are several lifestyle changes many asthmatics make in order to avoid attacks and flare-ups. Living with...reactions6comments
Understanding TSLP in Asthma“Give me a T!” “Give me an S!” “Give me an L!” “Give me a P!” What does that give you? TSLP!...reactions1comment
Assuming Will Never Make Your Symptoms Go Away!“ASSUME. Making an ass out of u and me.” A teacher once wrote that on the chalkboard. He said we are all...reactionscomments
My Asthma Mom: A Mother's Day StoryMy mom did not have asthma. My dad did not have asthma. My Great Uncle Howard supposedly had it bad when he...reactionscomments
How Does A Nebulizer Work? So, I’m in an airplane. Somehow I usually wind up sitting above the wing. As we’re taking off, I’m looking at the...reactionscomments
Troubleshooting When Participating In A Clinical TrialI consider myself fairly seasoned at participating in clinical trials for my asthma. However, it is important to remember that, just like...reactionscomments
On the Hill Again: Advocating to Lawmakers in a Different CountryThis April/May, I embarked on what I called the “Tour de Chaos”. Three states, California on the West Coast to a Santa...reactionscomments
Asthma PioneerThe quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I was recently was thinking about who discovered...reactionscomments
