Nebulizer Systems: Everything You Need To Know...I have had my own nebulizer since 1985, and have doled them out to patients since 1995. So, I guess that makes...reactions43comments
The Joys Of Short Walks...There are lots of reasons I don’t exercise as much as I should, and you probably have lots of them, yourself, too...reactionscomments
Asthma in Elders...My mother has asthma and we are a bit scared because she often has breathing problems. In order to manage her medical...reactions2repliesCaregiving
Awkward Conversations About Asthma...For those of you with asthma, you probably know what triggers (or causes) an asthma attack for you. Triggers can be different...reactionscomments
Smoke + Mirrors: Fog Effects And Asthma...What do concerts, some plays, and haunted houses have in common? They often use some sort of fake fog effect to make...reactions4comments
If There’s A Link Between Asthma And ADHD… I’m On “The A-Team”...I was diagnosed with asthma when I was sixteen, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when I was 21. The first headline...reactionscomments
What Kids Remember About Asthma Hospitalizations...The interesting thing about memories is that they can be soooo different – what parents remember and what kids remember can be...reactionscomments
World Mental Health Day: Mental Health and Asthma...October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Living with asthma, or any other chronic disease, it’s important to know the impact of...reactionscomments
Summer "Drug Holidays" For Kids With Asthma: The Real Deal...Did you know that many kids with asthma might take “drug holidays”, or medication breaks, during summer when they are out of...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Babysitter for your Asthmatic Child...Having an asthmatic child is tough. There is nothing worse than watching your child struggling to breathe. Modern medicine has come a...reactionscomments
My three volume asthma journey...At a recent specialist appointment, the doctor remarked that my chart was on to its third volume... He was referencing to...reactionscomments
Asthma Subgroups: GERD Asthma...Way back in 1985, when I was a fifteen-year-old asthmatic with high risk asthma, I underwent testing to see if I had...reactions8comments
5 Tips: When To Seek Help For Asthma...Many times as a child with high-risk asthma I suffered too long before seeking help. Even as an adult I am guilty...reactions6comments
My Cough Is Not Contagious: The Asthma Cough...“When’d you get that cough?” My grandma asked as I recounted in a blog post six years ago. My mom replied, “Oh...reactions11comments
My Opinion About Asthma Severity, Staging, and Control...Prior to the launch of this website, Health Union conducted a survey of asthmatics, many of whom said they had no idea...reactions12comments
Asthma Subgroups: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)...Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is a very rare subgroup of asthma where asthma symptoms are coupled with a sensitivity to a fungus...reactions8comments
Chest Pain and Asthma Attacks: Signs and Response...Chest pain, or chest pressure, is a common symptom felt prior to, during, and after asthma attacks. So why do asthmatics experience...reactions18comments
Olympic Medals? Athletes With Asthma Are Among The Top Recipients...Further reason to not let asthma sideline you from goals to reach the peak of performance in your sport, or to keep...reactions2comments
What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...I have been asked this more times than I can count by both non asthmatics as well as fellow asthmatics. I found...reactions91comments
What’s The Difference Between The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) and Asthma Control Test (ACT)?...When you visit your doctor, they will likely administer a quick test to gauge how well controlled your asthma is. You may...reactionscomments
