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...School is almost out, and many parents are making plans for summer camp. I used to dread every summer because my two...

...Having an asthmatic child is tough. There is nothing worse than watching your child struggling to breathe. Modern medicine has come a...

...Navigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...

...Life doesn't always go as planned. Especially when you have asthma. Or kids with asthma. As a mom to 3 grown children...

...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...

...Halloween can be a fun time when you have children. Pumpkins, costumes, parties, decorations and trick-or-treating can bring the season to life...

...Being a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be...

...Asthma action plans are an integral part of managing asthma. It is important for any and all asthmatics to have one, regardless...

...COPD and Asthma are two different diseases. But, they also have many similarities. Both are chronic lung diseases. Both require those diagnosed...

...COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...

...Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma...

...According to a recent study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, about 40% of women who have asthma are...

...Both asthma and COPD can sometimes flare up. This is often referred to as asthma or COPD exacerbations. With asthma, these episodes...

...COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...

...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical condition like asthma and its side effects. Phrases in...

...Up until two and a half years ago, I had zero experience with rural healthcare. I spent my entire life in the...

...As part of my health coverage through my job, I have access to a toll-free health advocate line. If I have questions...

...Finding a partnership can be difficult. A business partner, an exercise partner, a romantic partner; all have similar qualities that make the...

...As I checked into the pulmonary function testing lab today. The clerk called over her shoulder “Justin, this lady is here for...

...Health care professionals often talk about the importance of asthma medication compliance. What does compliance mean? It simply translates to taking the...