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
The Balancing Act of Controlling and Managing Asthma...The Asthma In America 2017 online survey gathered insights from 1,039 individuals currently diagnosed with asthma, to understand their treatment experience and...reactions5comments
It's Not "Just Asthma": Asthma And Its Impact On Quality of Life...We conducted a large survey of people living with asthma where we asked questions about their diagnosis, medications, and treatments, and how...reactions4comments
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction Survey...What matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel about your...reactionscomments
Asthma and Other Lung Diseases...Chronic lung diseases affect the airways and other parts of the lungs. Chronic means they are ongoing. Many people with asthma have...
What Is the Asthma Triad (Samter’s Triad)?...The asthma triad is also called Samter’s triad or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). It consists of 3 conditions that happen together: Symptoms...reactions5comments
Symptoms...Symptoms of asthma can start at any age. They vary for every person and can change over time. The most common symptoms...
Inflammatory Biomarkers...Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the airways. Inflammation makes your airways more swollen and sensitive. Reducing inflammation is an important part...
Tests During An Asthma Attack...During an asthma attack, symptoms worsen quickly. Asthma attacks can happen whether or not you have been diagnosed with asthma. Some asthma...
Smoking...Tobacco smoke is a strong asthma trigger. This is true of both firsthand smoke (when you yourself are smoking) and secondhand smoke...
Asthma and Autoimmunity...If you have asthma, your immune system reacts to certain triggers. It causes your airways to narrow and increases inflammation. These reactions...reactions6comments
Allergy Testing...Many people with asthma also have allergies. Allergens are common triggers of asthma symptoms. Examples of allergens include dust mites, pet dander...
Complications...For many people with asthma, treatments can control symptoms. When asthma is well-controlled, you can enjoy daily activities. You can also reduce...
Asking Questions in the Hospital...My friend has a son who is battling cancer, and she often posts updates for friends and family. She shared 1 experience...reactionscomments
Can Tea Help With Asthma Symptoms?...Tea is warming, comforting, and soothing...but can it help with asthma symptoms? Many people in the Asthma.net community report that tea is...reactions6comments
A Pithy History Of Allergies...So many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said...reactions7comments
Kids with Food Allergies: Being Aware... with Compassion...On the last day of April, I coached my last Special Olympics practice — the end of a six-year-era. In lieu of...reactionscomments
My Latest Pulmonary Function Tests...The last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have...reactionscomments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky Perfume...I am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going...reactions7comments
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma Triggers...Most recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality...reactions15comments
