Tell Me About Your Phenotype...I was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been...reactionscomments
Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: The New Normal...After walking into a store recently, my partner and I were assaulted by the fumes of strong chemical cleaners. Since we started...reactions15comments
Newly Diagnosed with Asthma?...22 years ago today, our lives changed forever. My middle son was 5 at the time, and he was sick with a...reactions2comments
Payson AZ Water...Our water is heavily treated the water coming out of the tap smells like strong bleach or chlorine. Doing dishes, washing, and...reactions2comments
Experience With COVID and Blood Clots...January 2nd I was got COVID and it was brutal. I contacted my pulmonologist when I tested positive. They prescribe steroid which...reactions2comments
Diagnosed With Asthma in My Late Teens...Hi, so I'm new to the community. I thought I would tell the story of how I came to be diagnosed with...reactions3comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Supplies...I love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
Corticosteroids for Asthma...What do you think of when you hear the word “steroids?” For people without lung disease or breathing difficulties they more than...reactions21comments
Corticosteroid Injections: A Pain in the Butt?...Asthma is a pain in the butt, sometimes. Sure, that's probably true for asthma in and of itself, but I'm referring to...reactions10comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s Going...When I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of...reactionscomments
Cockroach Allergies...Allergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a...reactions1comment
Community Views: Xolair Experiences...Xolair is an asthma biologic given by injection. It is prescribed for people with uncontrolled moderate to severe allergic asthma. It can...reactionscomments
Another A+ for Dr. Smartypants: An Awesome Asthma Clinic Visit...I had my biannual asthma clinic appointment yesterday. They are always pretty good, and I have been reflecting a lot lately on...reactions6comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma Treatment...It seems there is a fair amount of interest in our community regarding the use of bronchodilators for people who have asthma...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Your Self-Advocacy Skills...You know yourself and your asthma best. So there is no better person to advocate for you than you. By communicating with...reactions30comments
Breathing is Exhausting!...Breathing is a passive movement. It is an action that our brain triggers our body to do without us consciously thinking about...reactions5comments
Can Fresh Air Actually Help With Asthma Symptoms?..."Maybe you just need some fresh air." If you have asthma, this might be a phrase that someone has said to you...reactionscomments
Choosing A Pillow When You Have Asthma...Several years ago, I bought one of those allergy and asthma-friendly certified pillows on sale for Boxing Day, which I’ve at this...reactions17comments
Chest Radiographs And CT Scans For Asthma...If you live with asthma, you probably had several tests before receiving your diagnosis. A complete medical history, a physical exam, and...reactions4comments
Cutting Visits Short Due to Asthma...When my partner and I go to someone's house for the first time, we never know what we might encounter. Air fresheners?...reactions29comments
