Is My Asthma Controlled? Trying a New Medicine...I have long believed my asthma was under control. However, during a recent appointment with my asthma specialist, my doctor asked, "How...reactions27comments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Cause Osteoporosis?...Do inhaled corticosteroids cause osteoporosis? A friend asked me this question a few weeks ago, and I thought it would be interesting...reactions1comment
My Experience with Steroid Induced Psychosis...Content Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our...reactionscomments
Home Remedies: Good or Bad?...Well, COVID-19 finally got me. I am missing my second week of work, and I am miserable. I am juggling doses of...reactionscomments
Applying for Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Getting Allergy Shots – and Setting the Clinic Record...Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand, and controlling allergies can help control asthma. Collegiate daughter had a miserable year. In...reactions5comments
Asthma Comorbidities...Comorbidities are health conditions that occur alongside each other. They are sometimes called comorbid conditions. The conditions may be related to each...
Asthma At An All Time Low, or High?...I have shared before that I have some significant trouble with my blood sugar when I have to take steroids during an...reactions2comments
Does This Cough Make Me Sound Unprofessional?...Even before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found hacking up a lung an effective way to clear a room. My...reactions27comments
I Needed a Break from My Asthma...I needed a break. So I took one. I have been so overwhelmed the last few months (years) with life, health, and...reactions2comments
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
How I Kept My Kids Healthy During the September Asthma Peak Week...Now that school is back in session, there is one thing to watch for if you have kids with asthma – the...reactionscomments
Personal Research - Yay or Nay?...Living in a digital era, we have access to a plethora of information. While this opportunity sounds nothing but positive, there are...reactions2comments
Biologics...Biologics are drugs derived from living sources. They are made of proteins and other substances isolated from living cells. They work as...
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
One Step Forward, Seven Steps Back...When you live with asthma, it always feels like you are waiting for the next shoe to drop. I have talked before...reactionscomments
Asthma Motivation...Do you ever have trouble motivating yourself? Ever think, "I feel fine. Why should I bother taking my inhalers tonight?" And what...reactions2comments
Breathing Through Adversity: My Journey with AERD...Navigating the challenges of Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) has been a transformative journey for me. From the initial shock of diagnosis to...reactions6comments
Likely Severe Asthma...Hello, everyone, it's Thyme. I hope you're doing well. I'm doing the best I can. I'm honestly going through a bit of...reactionscomments
Multiple Broken Ribs and Asthma...I received a late-night phone call from another state that my family member had an accident and was in the hospital. The...reactions4comments
