The Early Phase Asthma Attack ...Earlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. Then I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized. In...reactionscomments
What’s the Connection Between Bruising and Asthma?...You know your bruises are nasty when a coworker says, "Whoa! Where did you get those bruises on your legs?" My husband...reactions12comments
A Cold Creeping In? How to (Maybe) Help Stave It Off...For some reason, I have been coughing more this fall than I think I usually do (if only one could quantify the...reactions11comments
Asthma Pioneer...The quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I was recently was thinking about who discovered...reactionscomments
Common Preservatives May Present a Risk to Kids With Asthma...There are many triggers in our natural world for asthma and allergies, including pollen, mold, insect droppings and dust mites. But many...reactionscomments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe Asthma...I LOVE the outdoors. I have since I was a little girl. I spent a lot of time outside playing sports for...reactions5comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Supplies...I love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
End of Life Planning...Talking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactions1reply
Asthma is NOT All in Your Head!...One of the most frustrating things an asthmatic might be told is “it’s all in your head.” Nothing is more demeaning than...reactions13comments
Adding to the Diagram...Recently at an appointment, I was discussing my phenotype with my respirologist, and he mentioned my key tissues and, as usual, that...reactionscomments
New to Asthma and Sharing My Story...New to asthma..at 75!!!! I feel very anxious and don't like the feeling of using my inhalers. Sick of the food good...reactions3comments
What has been everyone's expereince that has Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?...My 17yr son just was diagnosed with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. We are working with his pulmonologist to try and find a medicine that...reactions5replies
How long does Albuterol stay in your system?...Is it detectable with a blood test or breathalyzer?...reactions1reply
Can GERD medications lead to asthma?...I read somewhere if u have GERD and take meds that can lead to asthma?...reactions4replies
Asthma Lexicon: Metered Dose Inhaler...For most of us, having inhalers is an integral part of our lives. Personally, I’ve had inhalers since 1980. If you’re a...reactions3comments
How to Keep Children With Asthma Healthy at Halloween...Halloween can be a fun time when you have children. Pumpkins, costumes, parties, decorations and trick-or-treating can bring the season to life...reactionscomments
Retreats and Asthma...Recently, I attended a women's conference in a neighboring state. I was very excited to go, as women's conferences and retreats are...reactions1comment
How I Avoid Those Pesky Dust Mites And Have My Hobby...Have allergic asthma like me? Then there’s a good probability you’re allergic to dust mites like me. Those little critters live among...reactions5comments
My Asthma Journey...Hi, fellow asthma suffers! I posted a little information about my asthma journey over the summer. My story is regularly adding new...reactions5comments