What Is Vocal Cord Dysfunction And How Is It Mistaken For Asthma?...Back in 2017, I wrote an article called “Is Your Asthma… Asthma?” about misdiagnosis of asthma. In that article, I write about...reactions6comments
What Is Wheezing?...Have you ever felt a vibration in your chest? Maybe you’ve even heard it, like a biological bassoon, making your once silent...reactions2comments
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-Compassion...We have all been there: Just when I thought my asthma was under control, I need a little bit of help. But...reactions12comments
Removing All My Asthma Triggers...After an incorrect chest x-ray diagnosis of an "ill defined space occupying lesion of neo-plastic pathology" (CT-Scan ultimately showed healing scar tissue)...reactions10comments
Family COVID...An interesting thing happened lately in our household. Covid came to visit. We have had relatives staying for a few months with...reactions1comment
Inhaler Side Effects...I didn’t take the inhaler properly because information was not given on the inserted paper or on the information from the pharmacy...reactions1comment
When the Pharmacy's Phone is Broken...and What to Do About It...Here's a new one: The pharmacy's phone was broken. Like, I dialed the number multiple times and my iPhone just went beep-beep...reactions6comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!...Would you like to share your experience with asthma and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to...reactionscomments
Coughing My Way Into 2022!...As the winter spell continues, it is more important than ever, that I continue with all my health routines. Recently, I received...reactionscomments
Links Between Asthma and Lung Cancer: The Topic We Like To Avoid...A friend once asked me: “Are there some topics you avoid writing about?” And my answer was a quick “Yep!” “Can you...reactionscomments
Reversing OAS...I’ve suffered the last 20 years with OAS unable to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. About 8 weeks ago I eliminated all...reactions1comment
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
