I Am The Face Of AsthmaEver Google yourself? I do from time to time for kicks and grins. When I Google my name I come up #1...reactions2comments
The Quest For A Flu Shot In 2020For at least 11 flu seasons now, as long as I’ve had asthma, I’ve had a flu shot. To protect myself and...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactions2comments
Common Cold Links To Asthma ExacerbationsI am sure we have all heard it, lived it, or told someone about how a cold was connected to an asthma...reactions4comments
Wacky Weather ChangesI moved to the Midwest a few years ago and I have absolutely loved having all four seasons which was something I...reactions7comments
"Why Did You Become A Respiratory Therapist?"One of my favorite questions to be asked when I'm working in the hospital is, "Why did you become a respiratory therapist?"...reactions2comments
What Is A Dust Mite And Why Can It Trigger Asthma Symptoms?We’re all too familiar with the light layers of dust that can accumulate on our surfaces and furniture after we haven’t cleaned...reactions1comment
Fires In ColoradoIt seems like everywhere you go, there is a trigger for your asthma. That’s been my experience. When I lived on the...reactions2comments
Asthma and Exercise: A Balancing ActTrying to exercise as an asthma patient is challenging. Sometimes, in addition to a balancing act, it feels like I need to...reactions10comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Asthma.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
Are There Asthma Triggers On The Sacramental Chalice?A friend asked how I come up with blog post ideas. I said that there are all sorts of strategies I use...reactions11comments
Ability Is A Privilege, And Respect Is For EveryoneI recently watched a series on television about the rise of the basketball team the Chicago Bulls and the journey of worldwide...reactions1comment
Acquitted... Because of Asthma?Over the last few days I have been watching The Staircase and listening to Canadian legal podcast The Docket (and The Docket's...reactionscomments
Hurricanes and AsthmaIn 2020, records are being set during this hurricane season. Tropical storms and hurricanes are named from “A-Z”, with the most recent...reactions2comments
Side Effects: Dealing With CavitiesI had no idea asthma medicine may cause cavities. That is, until a couple years ago when I read Dia's post, "Dental...reactions6comments
Ovarian Hormones and AsthmaThe time finally came for me to confront my asthma symptoms and the potential link to ovarian hormones and my menstrual cycle...reactions6comments
How Do You Carry Your Inhaler?In my daily life, jeans, tshirts and hoodies are my staples. I write (from my kitchen) and spend a few hours a...reactions14comments
Life Cycle Sessions: They'll Grow Out Of It... Or Will They?This is Part 2 in the Life Cycle Sessions series, providing an overview of research presented at Asthma Canada’s Breathe Easy: The Life...reactionscomments
Asthma Is Not a "One Size Fits All" DiseaseThere are many different types of asthma. When a person is diagnosed with asthma, they often have many questions about the disease...reactionscomments
