What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...Cystic fibrosis is another chronic lung disease. Its symptoms may mimic asthma symptoms. Sometimes it occurs alongside asthma. So, what is cystic...reactionscomments
Asthma in Animals: Yep, They Can Get Asthma, Too...I’ve long wanted to write an article called Did Dinosaurs Have Asthma? However, I think we probably don’t know enough about lung...reactions7comments
Unusual Asthma Triggers...There are quite a few articles about unusual asthma symptoms, such as an itchy chin and neck. So I thought it would...reactions100comments
The Dark Side of Asthma...I want to get real for a minute about mental health and asthma. No one on earth would wish to have asthma...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
Common Variable Immune Deficiency and Asthma...Shortly before Christmas, I started feeling a sore throat coming on. I was at my mom’s house a few hours away from...reactions13comments
Seven Life Lessons Asthma Has Taught Me...I have lived with asthma for as long as I can remember. Yet, the past several years made me realize that diagnosis...reactions7comments
Thank You Hospital Staff!...I’m writing this as I sit in the hospital with Family Member. We got a call that Family Member was not doing...reactionscomments
Men With Asthma...Asthma has no discretion; it will tighten its grip around a person of any sex, age, ethnicity, or body type. As a...reactions2comments
Getting To Know Your Formulary...I’m just going to say it, health insurance companies can be incredibly frustrating! There are so many different health insurance companies and...reactionscomments
The Emotional Asthma Mask...Let’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with...reactions17comments
Allergic To Cat Dander? We Have News For You!...As an asthma educator, I have people ask me if they can have a cat if they have asthma. Well, it's not...reactions6comments
"Poor Unfortunate Soul"...Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure...reactions3comments
Finding a Groove Between Your Asthma and Physical Activity...I read the best thing from gymnast Gracie Kramer the other day that seemed to sum up my recent journey of getting...reactionscomments
More Coffee Please, Captain!...I was absolutely thrilled to hear that caffeine “may” have some health benefits for us asthmatic warriors. I love my coffee. When...reactions5comments
Overnight Oxygen for Asthma and Long COVID...I got COVID last Mother’s Day. Great gift, huh? I would have preferred breakfast in bed, flowers, and some chocolate. But no...I...reactions2comments
For Better Or Worse: Things That Have Changed!...I have lived with asthma for 50 years now. In those years there have been many changes regarding my asthma and asthma...reactions2comments
Swallowing and Asthma...Who knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and...reactions10comments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?...Atopic march is the medical term used to describe the history and progression of allergic diseases throughout a person’s life. It is...reactionscomments
How I Use My Smart Home System to Help My Asthma...I love technology. I always have. Nowadays there are more and more smart home systems and options available to make high-tech living...reactions2comments