Practicing Self-Care...Hello Asthma.net community members! As you know, the Asthma.net community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things...reactionsrepliesCoping
Troubleshooting Asthma: The Importance of Social Support...Whatever you want to call it, knowing and connecting with other people with asthma is important—whether that’s “patient to patient” “peer to...reactions11comments
Making patient spaces better, how environments can affect our wellbeing....At a recent appointment, I was in the patient lounge which is an internal waiting room with very limited, to no natural light. At first...reactionscomments
Developed Asthma 14 Years Ago...I'm Kimberley and I have asthma that is pretty well controlled; it only gets me when I get a cold or bad...reactions1comment
Hi, I'm a patient: Talk to me!...Today I participated in two completely different phone calls, for different reasons, different organizations, but both related to asthma and patient engagement...reactionscomments
My Asthma Story...I remember being 5 years old and gasping for breath, stripping off crying and wheezing. My mum and grandma smoked around me...reactions3comments
New Years Resolution Challenge...I'll be the first to admit I'm not a fan of New Years resolutions. While they can be amazing for so many...reactionscomments
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures Act...Congress approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act. The bipartisan bill passed in the House of Representatives by...reactionscomments
A new chapter in my asthma journey, embracing good health....I am embarking on a new chapter in my asthma journey, I am enjoying a stint of feeling well more often. I...reactionscomments
10 Tips For Obtaining Good Asthma Control...While there is no cure for asthma, it can be controlled. This means that asthma episodes can be prevented, or at least...reactionscomments
Practicing Patience as a Patient: At the Pharmacy...Right now I'm standing in line at the post office. It's conveniently in my pharmacy, right beside the pharmacy counter. A couple...reactionscomments
Stories of a "Gym Major" with asthma (Part 1)...This (early!) morning, I’m writing from the Starbucks at the university. I’ve been out of school for two years now (and I’ve...reactionscomments
American Lung Association...The American Lung Association is leading the way in helping all Americans breathe easier. As the nation's oldest voluntary health organization, we...
Swimming...Swimming makes the biggest difference for me when it comes to dealing with my asthma. I've used swimming as my aerobic exercise...reactions4repliesExercise
Take a Deep Breath: Meditation...For a variety of emotional, spiritual, and other reasons I've recently taken up a meditation practice. I've been doing an introductory mindfulness...reactionscomments
Asthma Alcohol...Hi. I am an asthma patient. I have the habit of drinking and I have a feeling that alcohol consumption is making...reactions2repliesTriggers
Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma...In 1990, Jean Bousquet and company were the first to link high eosinophil levels with asthma severity. In 1999, Sally Wenzel and...reactionscomments
Hat and mitten weather, changing seasons and changes in asthma symptoms....I have been lucky enough to have been enjoying unseasonably warm weather for this time of year. Unfortunately, the cold stuff is...reactionscomments
Seeing My Doctors In A New Light...I was in San Francisco last week for a national allergy and asthma conference. As a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), I want...reactionscomments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Asthma Caregiver...Being a caregiver to your loved one living with asthma comes with its own set of challenges. One could be a parent...reactions2comments
