Why Does an Asthma Attack Cause Chest Pain and Tightness?...Chest pain, or chest pressure, is a common symptom before, during, and after asthma attacks. So, why do asthmatics experience chest pain...reactions18comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Asthma.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on Asthma.net, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Breathe Easier This Fall: Asthma Peak Week Giveaway...The third week of September is Asthma Peak Week, a time of year when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations are at their highest...reactions9comments
How I Survive Asthma Peak Week...Asthma and allergy symptoms get worse when triggers stack on each other. In September, especially during Asthma Peak Week, pollen, mold, viruses...reactions9comments
The Daily Frustrations of Living With Asthma...In an earlier post, I talked about asthma happiness. I wrote about all the asthma-related things that make me happy. Here I...reactions74comments
5 Tips to Manage Asthma Triggers and Breathe Easier...Trigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It is a vital partner to taking your daily controller medication...reactions5comments
Asthma and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?...Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-Compassion...We have all been there: Just when I thought my asthma was under control, I needed a little bit of help. But...reactions14comments
My Journey with Uncommon Asthma Symptoms and MCAS...My asthma wasn't diagnosed until I was an adult, despite a lifetime of symptoms. The doctor who diagnosed it didn't give me...reactions2comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic Illness...Editor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, COPD.net. Is it time to get...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic Illness...Editor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?...I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made...reactions2comments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions12comments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions3comments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to Know...Every year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal Disease...Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Elisa Marchand...Elisa is a disabled, work-from-home wife and mom of four kids. In addition to being a Patient Leader, she works part-time as...