There Is Always That One Trigger......Over the last couple of weeks, I have been dealing with lots of triggers. I am generally excellent at minimizing exposure to...reactions1comment
Changing Weather and Asthma...If you're like me, weather can be a pretty gnarly trigger for my asthma. I joke with my friends and family that...reactionscomments
Here’s How Asthma Has Benefitted Me...I was recently asked to describe my asthma in one word, and the first word to come into my mind was, “beneficial.”...reactions6comments
Self-Advocacy: Skills for Kids...When I worked in a school-aged daycare centre, I regularly cared for kids with asthma. Though their asthma was rarely on the...reactionscomments
Three Cheers For Caregivers...A couple of weeks ago, I had an encounter an interesting situation in the in the Diagnostic Imagining waiting room. There was...reactionscomments
What Happens During An Asthma Attack?...The goal of any asthma treatment program is to prevent and control asthma. Still, there may be times when your asthma gets...reactionscomments
Late age asthma...I'm female ;) 61 and been having trouble for a year. Didn't believe an asthma diagnosis (lots of allergies yes) on prednisone...reactions4comments
How Do You Carry Your Inhaler?...In my daily life, jeans, tshirts and hoodies are my staples. I write (from my kitchen) and spend a few hours a...reactions14comments
Is There a Connection Between Dehydration and Asthma?...Asthma.net asked our team of respiratory therapists and asthma educators, "Is there a connection between dehydration and asthma?" Here are some of...reactionscomments
Asthma Chores: Cleaning Your Supplies...Confession: I am terrible at preparing medications for my asthma. I’m so terrible at it that I’ve made this confession on the...reactions3comments
Symptoms and Signs: How Asthma Communicates...One of the neat things about asthma is your body lets you know how things are going inside your lungs. Even better...reactions6comments
Asthma-Friendly Kitchen: Healthy Breakfast...One of the best ways to prepare for a busy day of work or play is to eat a healthy breakfast, one...reactions3comments
Asthma On Campus: Getting Through Flu Season...It's the dead of winter on campus, snowball fights, board game nights, and movie marathons are in full swing. Of course this...reactionscomments
Asthma and Pregnancy...My asthma is severe. It started out mild when I was a child and progressed into the severe category when I was...reactionscomments
5 Warning Signs of Asthma in Children...Along with being an asthmatic, I’m also the parent of three asthmatic children. I had some pretty bad experiences with asthma as...reactionscomments
Learning About What's New in Asthma Research...I had the opportunity to sit in on an update about asthma research with a world renowned pulmonologist who provided an update...reactionscomments
Patients as Partners in Research...I’m a huge believer that our patient stories are a type of data, and that patient engagement includes using these stories as...reactionscomments
Is There A Relationship Between Asthma And Sleep Apnea/Snoring?...Asthma is a relatively common condition. Sleep apnea is, too. Is it reasonable to say that there are quite a few people...reactionscomments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes...reactions8comments
Tell Me More About This Clinical Trial Stuff...I am often asked about what it is like to be in a clinical trial. Why did I choose to participate and...reactionscomments