Asthma and DepressionDepression is a sensitive subject that often feels taboo for those who need to talk about it most. The irony is, that...reactionscomments
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Going? So, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Like millions of others, I decided I better lose some weight. That should bode...reactions1comment
Why Do I Have Asthma?I’m often asked what caused my asthma. Was I born with it? Was it from catching bronchitis? Did I smoke cigarettes? (No.)...reactions11comments
Knowing Your BoundariesGood asthma control is the goal of any asthma treatment program. It should allow you to do all the things you enjoy...reactions7comments
Burned out Taking Care of Asthma?Caregiver burnout is pretty common. It can affect you emotionally, mentally, and physically. WebMd says: "Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get...reactions2comments
Obstructive VS Restrictive Lung Diseases (Where Does Asthma Fit In?)If you do a Google search you’ll learn there are two categories of lung diseases. They are obstructive and restrictive. So, what...reactionscomments
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
Staying In A Dangerous SituationI listened to a presentation at the annual Association of Asthma Educators conference in Phoenix in July, and the psychologist was talking...reactions2comments
"Mom, How Do I Get Out Of This?"This was the question from my daughter. She and some friends were planning a group date (which apparently is how you date...reactionscomments
Why Do I Have To Tell You I Have Asthma?I really enjoy teaching people with asthma how to better manage their disease. Collaborating with clinicians on how to improve the patient/doctor...reactions16comments
Not Everything Is SolvableWhen it comes to my asthma, I want as much information as I can get. Print out of my PFTs, no matter...reactionscomments
Seeing My Doctors In A New LightI was in San Francisco last week for a national allergy and asthma conference. As a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), I want...reactionscomments
Smoke + Mirrors: Fog Effects And AsthmaWhat do concerts, some plays, and haunted houses have in common? They often use some sort of fake fog effect to make...reactions4comments
The Joys Of Short WalksThere are lots of reasons I don’t exercise as much as I should, and you probably have lots of them, yourself, too...reactionscomments
Three Cheers For CaregiversA couple of weeks ago, I had an encounter an interesting situation in the in the Diagnostic Imagining waiting room. There was...reactionscomments
I Just Faxed My Doctor's Office, Because It's The 80'sI’m mentally packing for my next trip (and my next trip 9 days after that, and my next trip 4 days after...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Practicing Patience as a Patient: At the PharmacyRight now I'm standing in line at the post office. It's conveniently in my pharmacy, right beside the pharmacy counter. A couple...reactionscomments
What Biologics Are Approved For Asthma?So, at the present time, there are only five biologics approved for asthma. Here is a list of these biologics along with...reactionscomments
The False Security of Using a SpacerMany of us with asthma use a spacer with our inhalers, with the assumption that the spacer ensures we get the full...reactions3comments
