Fragrant Laced World...After reading another's experience with perfumes triggering their asthma, I wanted to share. From not being able to walk the laundry aisle...reactions14comments
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care Practices...At the start of a new year, people often reflect on the year past and set goals or intentions for the year...reactions2comments
A Love Letter To Asthma...Dear Asthma, I know we have been together for over four decades now, and I know this may be quite hard to...reactionscomments
My Experience: Hair Loss and a Biologic...My hair has always been of bit wild, thick, curly, and I swear with a mind of its own. In connecting with...reactions7comments
Juggling the Pharmacy Stuff...None of my asthma inhalers "align" anymore - never mind my other prescriptions. One is 2 puffs a day and has 60...reactionscomments
An Asthmatic Christmas Story...Several holiday seasons ago I wrote an article about a terrible asthma episode I had while traveling to Michigan to be with...reactions3comments
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment...New research shows that a tiny molecule could help doctors and scientists figure out who is at risk of a chronic lung...reactionscomments
9/11...I am a 9/11 survivor. I was on wall street that day. Developed bronchitis first night. Spent five years in the hospital...reactions1comment
When a Follow-Up Appointment Leaves You Feeling Unsure...Did you ever have one of those appointments where you just were not sure what to feel and then when you left...reactions6comments
Swapping Chores...When my kids were first diagnosed with asthma almost 22 years ago, it was a steep learning curve for us. We had...reactions3comments
Stuffy Nose, Eye Infections and Asthma...Some people who have asthma may notice that they also have other issues that could possibly be related to their asthma. There...reactions20comments
My Experience With Asthma And COVID...My regular readers know I’m a lifetime asthmatic. I am also a respiratory therapist (RT), meaning I work on the front lines...reactions13comments
Childhood Asthma and Its Discontents...It’s bad enough when you have asthma as a child. It’s much worse when you have terrified, fearful, and hysterical parents who...reactionscomments
How To Not Be Overbearing Towards Someone With Asthma..."You sound bad, I think you should use your inhaler." Has a loved one, friend, or possibly a coworker said these words...reactions10comments
Am I Overreacting?...I was listening to a frustrated mom in my Asthma Home Visit Program. Her child had been very sick and had symptoms...reactions3comments
Complications of Severe Asthma...Asthma can be very complicated and can be associated with some very serious risks. A risk that can be associated with severe...reactions4comments
Asthma Subgroups: Mixed Granulocytic Asthma...About 5-10% of asthmatics have severe asthma. This is asthma that is difficult to control despite compliance with all the best treatment...reactionscomments
Understanding Well-Controlled Severe Asthma...Like all asthma, severe asthma isn't just one "thing." Just as asthma itself can be mild, moderate, severe, allergic, non-allergic, exercise-induced, not...reactions3comments
Oral Thrush and Inhalers: What You Should Know...I get along really well with my primary healthcare provider, and most of our visits are light and filled with laughter. But...reactions4comments
Lights, Camera, Action! Making a Movie: Life with Asthma...“Breathing Through A Straw,” “Breathless,” “Catching My Breath,” and “Fish Out of Water” were among the many title suggestions from the community...reactionscomments
