Smoothies: Refreshing, or an Asthma Trigger?...The Hubster and I stopped for a bite to eat at a sandwich shop, and I couldn’t resist their special - a...reactionscomments
Community Views: Strange Symptoms of Asthma...Living with asthma means regularly struggling to breathe easily. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing are common symptoms. Asthma can come...reactionscomments
This Is What Asthma Sounds Like...I can write as many blog posts as I want, but it's one thing to read about asthma, it's another to hear...reactionscomments
Here Comes the Heat and Asthma Attacks!...Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola...reactions28comments
Losing My Voice to Asthma...So asthma never fails to surprise me. The latest “fun” with asthma is that I now lose my voice when I have...reactions25comments
What Are Your Asthma Inhaler Preferences?...Many people living with asthma use inhalers for short- and long-term asthma treatment. Inhalers are not a one-size-fits-all treatment option for asthma...reactions10comments
Taking Emergency Meds to the White House...I was flying to Washington, DC, (again) for work. My family often joins me every May as advocates from all over the...reactions6comments
A Fight for Dupixent...I have struggled with asthma since I was in high school, but for the last decade or so, my asthma has become...reactions18comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
The Role of Vitamin D in Asthma Care...In recent years, researchers have discovered a connection between vitamin D levels and asthma. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked...reactions5comments
Sleep Apnea: The Diagnosis I Ignored for 10 Years...Almost 10 years ago, my dentist, of all people, suggested I might have sleep apnea. He even arranged a sleep study, but...reactions29comments
My Experiment With Dietary Supplements...Most Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with...reactions11comments
Asthma Story Back to 1948...I have been asthmatic all of my life, going back to February 1948. I was born 6 weeks early, a preemie. I...reactionscomments
Ways to Support Someone You Love to Quit Smoking...At the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His...reactions1comment
Growing Up With Asthma in the 1970s and 1980s: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I...reactions2comments
Advocating for Yourself With Your Doctor...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with asthma often have a lengthy...reactionscomments
Kathi MacNaughton...Kathi was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Kathi is an experienced consumer health education writer who had a career in nursing...
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of Asthma.net, as well...
Getting Away to Heal My Body...Content Note: This article contains themes of depression. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactionscomments
Winter Blues, Inhaler Rules!...Hmm, the preventative inhaler! That marvelous little device that's supposed to be my respiratory savior, yet somehow manages to turn me into...reactions10comments
