Is It Okay to Ask My Doctor for a Different Inhaler?...I was teaching an asthma education session to a client the other day, and they asked if was okay to ask their...reactions13comments
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?...COVID finally got me, and my lungs are not happy. I have been needing breathing treatments every 4 hours...around the clock. Ugh! That...reactions17comments
Cleaning Your Nebulizer Canister Kits...Recently, one of our writers penned an article about nebulizers. However, I would like to "add my 2 cents"! We have been...reactionscomments
Asthma Action Plans...Everyone living with asthma should have a complete, up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. It is a written document that lays out your detailed...reactionscomments
Asthma Triggers While Traveling...I was excited to be visiting a different city for a work conference. The last time I visited, my asthma was significantly...reactions4comments
A Fluid Asthma Action Plan...I did not develop asthma until I was in my late teens. I was kind of diagnosed as an afterthought. I had...reactionscomments
The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain...For more than a year and a half, I have had what is apparently, as I have been told, chronic pelvic pain...reactions1comment
A Team Approach: The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is the second article in a 2 part series. Read the first article here. In my early days of...reactions3comments
The Good and Bad Side of Prednisone...I have mentioned this once or twice over the years (actually I mention it all the time...note the sarcasm). But I really...reactions9comments
Ask The Advocates: Remembering To Take Your Medication...Community Question: Are there any tips on remembering when to take asthma medication? We asked our advocate team of respiratory therapists and...reactions1comment
Chipmunk Cheeks From a Corticosteroid Inhaler?...I am on a Zoom call and am looking at myself on video. Who is that person with the Chipmunk Cheeks?! What...reactions6comments
What Is an Allergic Load?...I was listening to a webinar, and I heard the doctor say something about an “allergic load.” What is he talking about?...reactions15comments
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
My Thoughts on Allergy Shots for Asthma...I went through allergy shots when I was a kid. If I remember right, I was 10 years old when I was...reactions14comments
How Electronic Messaging Has Improved My Asthma Care...For many years, I could only gaze upon doctors who used technology to communicate with their patients between visits with envy. While...reactions2comments
For Sale: Used Immune System...Skip to the bottom if you strictly want to read about asthma. I have had a lot of health issues requiring off-the-book...reactions2comments
In Honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2023...In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, I would like to share my personal journey with asthma for 22 years. I...reactions3comments
Keeping Your Asthma Medical Records Organized...Keeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has asthma. With organized medical...reactions2comments
KyKy Knight...KyKy was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Kyky Renee Knight is a contributor for Asthma.net and has lived with asthma since...
Becky Greiner...Becky was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Becky Greiner has experienced graduating from Northern Michigan University, living in Thailand for two...
