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
Community Views: Asthma-Friendly Exercises...Finding activities that do not make our asthma symptoms worse can be hard, especially for those living with exercise-induced asthma. Although it...reactions22comments
What is Caregiver Burnout?...I think most of us are feeling burned out now. I mean...we're still in a pandemic that has changed jobs, homes, schools...reactionscomments
You Sound Like Darth Vader...Kids can be cruel, but they can also be utterly hilarious. I remember getting called nicknames at school as well as at...reactions1comment
How Did Hippocrates Diagnose Asthma?...Short of breath was a disease for most of history. I mean what I just said: the symptom WAS the disease. If...reactionscomments
Combining Households and Pets: Can My Asthma Handle It?...Recently, my partner and I made a huge decision - we moved in together, after four years of dating. I feel ready...reactions1comment
As The Seasons Change...It’s the time of year when the temperatures start to drop and there is that telltale crisp feeling in the morning air...reactionscomments
Living With Asthma, New Frontiers...What does living well with asthma mean to you? I have been struggling with what living well with asthma means to me...reactions2comments
Exercise...Exercise is a common trigger of asthma symptoms. It often causes the airways to narrow, which leads to breathing problems. Usually, exercise...
Aspirin-Induced Asthma...Aspirin-induced asthma is a type of asthma triggered by aspirin. It is also triggered by other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen...
