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 how excellent my entire care team is right...reactions6comments
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 doctors, all of us develop some self-advocacy skills...reactions30comments
No Great Love Story...In my second year in college, I dated someone from my hometown. We kept in touch casually, visiting each other once every month or so. We would order in or...reactions4comments
Tezspire™ (tezepelumab-ekko)...Tezspire™ (tezepelumab-ekko) injection is a drug that may be used as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults and children 12 years and older with severe asthma. Tezspire is used along...
Asthma Support Network...Having an asthma support network is effective for feeling in control of my asthma, my emotions, and my self-care. I have had asthma my entire life, beginning as an infant...reactions3comments
The Possibility of Dupixent: My Initial Thoughts...I have thought for a few years now that the biologic drug, Dupixent, could possibly be the gold standard medication. Especially for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. I know this because...reactionscomments
Mullein...I've been reading about this herb and dabbled with it a little bit and it did seem to help. I spoke with my doctor about mullein he had never heard...reactions18repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Nebulizer PTSD...Hate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely hate. Steroids are an obvious first, but for...reactions10comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Do I Know My Fellow Asthmatics or What? ...I have been off work for ten days. I vacationed with my kids in Florida. We had a great time, and I feel totally refreshed. I came back to work...reactions3comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
Mental Health Emergencies...Having a chronic illness, like asthma, can greatly impact a person's life. This impact, as well as the challenges or stressors found in everyday life, may have an impact on...reactionscomments
Mold and Asthma...I was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream, followed by bird sounds. When I heard the...reactions19comments
