Stress Can Actually CAUSE Asthma???This falls under the category of "You learn something new every day." I've always been a science nerd, and when my kids see me watching a science show on CBS...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should People With Lung Disease Avoid Weighted Blankets?For the last year or so, I’ve used a weighted blanket (off and on, because making such a blanket out of duct tape, Ziploc bags and rice is maybe not...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Vegetarian Eating and AsthmaWhen I read about cured meats and asthma it got me wondering if my vegetarian diet has any bearing on my asthma control. I personally am a fairly low key...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are.I recently had a doctor tell me that asthmainhalers are just as good as nebulizers for treating asthma attacks. And that moms aren't going to pack a nebulizer in their...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Moving to a New Climate With AsthmaIn just a few short weeks my family and I will be moving across the country. My husband and I have lived here in southern California our entire lives. If...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and Fish TanksI did not grow up with pets at home. In college, I came home from a late-night trip to the big box store with a beta fish. Eventually, a small...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
And... I Can't Stop Talking About AsthmaRecently, I was at the hospital to have a couple of minor procedures done. As the nurse was prepping me, I told her that I have asthma, and to please...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patient Role in Research DesignI was recently asked about what role did I think that patients played in research design. I realize that I tend to think of patient design and develop in a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pets Can Be Good For Your Health!I’m a cat person. Thankfully my asthma is not allergy-driven (and this article is more driven to asthmatics like me who don’t have animal allergies.) I’ve always had cats since...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Triggers: The Respiratory Virus (Cold and flu)Respiratory viral infections are the most common asthma trigger. Worse, they're responsible for the most severe asthma attacks and are the most common cause of hospital admissions for asthma. So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 from my own—after all, that’s how we learn...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Act Like You Know What You're Talking About...One thing I learned about taking care of 3 kids with asthma, is to know their oxygen levels! 18 years ago, I wouldn't have had a clue about what oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dogs Heal In More Ways Than OneDogs heal in more ways than one. Two and half years ago, I received a Facebook message from a friend; a six-month-old puppy named Marley was dropped off at doggy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Warming up to Winter: Challenges of Cold AirWinter officially made its first “real” appearance of the year where I live (enough for me to pull my boots out of the crawl space!). It was still the kind...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spotlight: Pets & HealthThis month our spotlight feature is on Pets & Health! Living with asthma and owning a pet can certainly have it's challenges, and we know that sometimes certain pets may...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
That Time When You Forget Your Inhaler...So... we did it again. We were going on vacation to see family and I couldn't forget to pack my inhaler, albuterol vials, and the nebulizer. Some of you may remember...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stirring Up Asthma Problems: What is Baker’s Asthma?You might have heard that certain jobs or careers predispose (make you more likely) to develop asthma, or if you have asthma, may be more likely to make your symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Memes That Are Actually Sort Of FunnyI spent most of the summer of 2015 working as a tournament assistant with a local sport organization. On the last night of the biggest tournament of the season (the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: The Basics of Neutrophilic AsthmaNeutrophilic Asthma is yet another subgroup of asthma. This one is generally diagnosed in the 10-15% of asthmatics who already have a diagnosis of severe asthma. It has an adult-onset...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Parallels: In Good CompanyAwhile back, a friend with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and I exchanged guest posts for one another’s blogs—in both posts, from our own perspectives, we paralleled the similarities and differences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments