My (Almost) Clinical Trial ExperienceFor the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air QualityOver the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
Asthma at Pride: Festivals, Outdoor Events... and BelongingThe first weekend in June I went to Pride Winnipeg for the first time, and my first time at a pride festival!...reactionscomments
Finding Connections in Waiting Room CI was recently in a waiting room for a respirology follow-up appointment for my severe asthma and I came across a wonderful...reactionscomments
How Asthma Has Affected My Body ImageGrowing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer...reactions4comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe AsthmaI developed asthma when I was about 16 years old, following a few rounds of severe sinus infections. What started as occasional...reactions33comments
Medical Gaslighting and Asthma: What Is It?I was watching the Today Show and stopped in my tracks when a story came on about medical gaslighting. Maria Shriver was...reactions30comments
Things You Cannot Do During Severe Asthma AttacksSevere asthma attacks are the worst. If you have not had one, I hope you never do. If you have ever had...reactions24comments
"Best" Opinions - Are They Really?Getting other opinions is nothing new for me in my pulmonary journey. I wrote an article about my experiences with second, third...reactionscomments
Asthma Triggers While TravelingI was excited to be visiting a different city for a work conference. The last time I visited, my asthma was significantly...reactions4comments
A Fluid Asthma Action PlanI did not develop asthma until I was in my late teens. I was kind of diagnosed as an afterthought. I had...reactionscomments
A Team Approach: The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain: Part 2Editor's Note: This is the second article in a 2 part series. Read the first article here. In my early days of...reactions3comments
Chipmunk Cheeks From a Corticosteroid Inhaler?I am on a Zoom call and am looking at myself on video. Who is that person with the Chipmunk Cheeks?! What...reactions6comments
My Thoughts on Allergy Shots for AsthmaI went through allergy shots when I was a kid. If I remember right, I was 10 years old when I was...reactions14comments
How Electronic Messaging Has Improved My Asthma CareFor many years, I could only gaze upon doctors who used technology to communicate with their patients between visits with envy. While...reactions2comments
Keeping Your Asthma Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has asthma. With organized medical...reactions2comments
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness BurnoutA few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this...reactions5comments
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s ConfidenceI always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I...reactionscomments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?Everyone deserves time and space to take care of themselves. Self-care is important, especially for those living with chronic conditions such as...reactionscomments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental HealthMental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their...reactions1comment
