Be an Asthma Friendly Secret Santa...Earlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Better Asthma Control...Asthma control is a key goal for people who have asthma. Not keeping this chronic condition under control can result in serious...reactionscomments
Advocating for Food Allergies...I was lucky enough to be invited to a conference sponsored by the Food Allergy Collaborative. They had invited patients to give...reactions3comments
My (Almost) Clinical Trial Experience...For the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air Quality...Over the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
Asthma Tests...To figure out whether you have asthma, your doctor looks at your symptoms, examines you physically, and has you take tests. The...
Finding Connections in Waiting Room C...I was recently in a waiting room for a respirology follow-up appointment for my severe asthma and I came across a wonderful...reactionscomments
How Asthma Has Affected My Body Image...Growing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer...reactions4comments
I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's Visit...For two years, I was seeing an asthma and allergy specialist. He came highly recommended after I had a serious asthma attack...reactions10comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe Asthma...I developed asthma when I was about 16 years old, following a few rounds of severe sinus infections. What started as occasional...reactions33comments
Medical Gaslighting and Asthma: What Is It?...I was watching the Today Show and stopped in my tracks when a story came on about medical gaslighting. Maria Shriver was...reactions30comments
The September Asthma Epidemic...I am writing this in the middle of summer, and we are suffering through our longest streak of 100-degree days in a...reactionscomments
Lung Problems After COVID?...After 2 years, I ventured back to my book club. I love reading and discussing books with neighbors, but I am still...reactions13comments
What Should I Do?...I hear this quite a bit when I help families with their asthma. They want me to tell them what to do...reactions3comments
Do Scare Tactics Work for Asthma?...Have you ever been to the doctor and heard them say things that are meant to "scare" you into changing your lifestyle?...reactions24comments
Aging Out of the Health System...My daughter turned 26 this year and is no longer eligible to continue on my husband's health care plan. I have worried...reactions5comments
Asthma and Fish Tanks...I did not grow up with pets at home. In college, I came home from a late-night trip to the big box...reactionscomments
Is This My Inhaler or Yours?...With a family of 5 with allergies and asthma, we have a lot of allergy and asthma medicines in our house. As...reactions3comments
How I Accidentally Got a Second Opinion...I cannot count how many helpful articles I have read that suggest “get a second opinion!” Yeah, right. So...I should take time...reactions9comments
"Best" Opinions - Are They Really?...Getting other opinions is nothing new for me in my pulmonary journey. I wrote an article about my experiences with second, third...reactionscomments