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...
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness Burnout...A few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this...reactions5comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Exercise Immunology ...As an exercise science nerd, I am very excited about the field of exercise immunology. You may be asking yourself what exercise immunology...reactionscomments
Have You Experienced Asthma While On Vacation? I Have!...As a kid, I had some harrowing asthma experiences during vacations. I can remember at least five times mom and dad had...reactions5comments
1984: The Best Year Of My Life...I watched the movie Wonder Woman 1984 with a friend. After watching it, my friend and I discussed it. I said it...reactions1comment
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s Confidence...I always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I...reactionscomments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?...Everyone deserves time and space to take care of themselves. Self-care is important, especially for those living with chronic conditions such as...reactionscomments
When They Don't Know What They Don't Know...I've had asthma intermittently my whole adult life. I'm now a 71-year-old fluffy grandma. I've had times when it was manageable with...reactionscomments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental Health...Mental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their...reactions1comment