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...reactions8comments
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
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...reactions4comments
Cardiac Asthma -- What You Need to Know...Have you ever heard of a condition called "cardiac asthma"? Have you wondered if it's the same as the asthma of the...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Insurance Woes...Contrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some...reactions4comments
Nebulizer PTSD...Hate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely...reactions10comments
Atypical Asthma...Whether you are new to the asthma world or a seasoned veteran, you may have heard the phrase “atypical asthma” used here...reactions14comments
Asthma on the Road: Hotel Triggers...Like fitness centers, I’m well aware that pretty much wherever I may opt to spend the night when I’m on the road...reactions4comments
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst Nightmare...Now that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when...reactions20comments