Cold Air and Asthma...“Every mile is two in winter”- George Herbert This morning, the outside temperature here was negative 5 degrees Celsius. I woke up...reactions17comments
Spooky Season, Scary Asthma Symptoms...It's October, and for many, that means getting ready for the fun kind of fright: costumes, haunted houses, and spooky movies. But...reactionscomments
Dehumidifiers for Asthma...Too little or too much moisture in the air can both be asthma triggers. Humidity is a common asthma trigger; the tricky...reactions5comments
Lifestyle and Natural Remedies...Asthma attacks can be triggered by substances in the environment, such as dust and mold. One person may have different asthma triggers...
Humidity And Asthma: Is My House Humid Enough?...It’s pretty established that cold or dry air—or cold AND dry air!—can cause asthma symptoms. This is because without enough humidity in...reactions6comments
What is the Connection Between Humidity and Asthma?...Weather, any time of the year, is not a friend to people with asthma. But hot, humid days can be some of...reactions61comments
Do Air Conditioners Improve Asthma Control?...Air conditioners are great for those hot summer days. They keep the air cool, refreshing, and comfortable. There’s also evidence they may...reactions11comments
The Difference Between Air Purifiers and Humidifiers...Last summer, we had a terrible fire in our valley. For a time, it was a Priority 1 fire. And the building...reactions28comments
The Search for Perfect Air...If you live with asthma, you are well aware that air quality can have a significant impact on your breathing. Air can...reactions1comment
Indoor Air Quality...Many people spend most of their time indoors. Surprisingly, in some neighborhoods, indoor air has more pollutants than outdoor air. The air...
What Are Air Purifiers Supposed To Do, Exactly?...Back in December, I purchased an air purifier. And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? I’ve now spent...reactions25comments
Can Spider Plants Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms?...I have spoken about how I designed my apartment to be an allergy-free space on several occasions. It’s an important thing for...reactions10comments
Should I Have Houseplants if I Have Asthma?...The only houseplant I own is not even a plant, exactly. It’s a cactus; her name is Marge because, when I got...reactions15comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?...Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma...reactions13comments
Jury Duty: A Fragrant Dilemma...I was called into jury duty, and the first day, sitting in the large room where the prospective jurors gathered, was no...reactionscomments
Common Asthma Inhaler Errors and How To Fix Them...I hear this A LOT - people say, "My asthma inhaler stopped working." Well... I hate to say this, but inhalers don't...reactions11comments
NOW CLOSED - Asthma Peak Week Giveaway...The Asthma Peak Week Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The third week of September is known as "Asthma...reactions9comments
Where Are the Best Places To Live for People With Asthma?...When you have asthma, where you live can make life easier or harder. You may want to learn what locations are the...
Allergens...Allergens are common triggers of asthma symptoms for children and adults. Asthma triggered by allergies is called allergic asthma. Common allergens include:...
Worst Cities for Allergies...It's that time of year again. Allergy season has already started and my family of 5 is miserable. It's only February, so...reactions2comments