How has asthma affected my life? Do I belong here?...I came upon this site when I was looking for info about handheld nebulizers. As I read the posts, I began to...reactions2comments
Summer Recreation For Asthmatics...I am currently in the midst of a stay-at-home vacation (staycation). I got a bunch of cleaning done around my house. Then...reactions2comments
Helping a Loved One with Asthma: An Interview with Dr. Corinna Bowser...In our last interview with Corinna S. Bowser, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, she answered community questions about allergies vs sensitivities. She came back...reactionscomments
Feeling "Meh"...Have you been on a treatment regimen that you thought was going to work well? Everyone (care team, family, and your peeps)...reactions1comment
Could Asthma Protect Us From COVID-19?...Asthma was initially listed as high risk for COVID-19. In fact, the CDC still lists moderate to severe asthma as high risk...reactions3comments
Chat With An Asthma Educator: Lorene Alba...Over the month of May as we celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we thought we'd interview Lorene Alba, a contributor and...reactionscomments
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)...When I first heard this term a while back I thought it was silly. That is until the day I actually felt...reactions8comments
Eating Smart May Help With Your Asthma...For the last few years, I have been eating a high-fiber diet with the view of eating cleaner to help with my...reactions2comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...After many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks...reactionscomments
Asthma Self-Management Skills: Why Do I Need to Learn Them?...Do you have asthma symptoms throughout the day or wake up at night because of your asthma? Does shortness of breath, chest...reactions1comment
Stress Test...As a follow-up from an ER visit in February which showed an abnormal EKG, I was referred to a cardiologist who ordered...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jayne Horner...We conducted an interview with Facebook community member Jayne Horner. Jayne has had asthma and allergies ever since she was a child...reactions1comment
Farmers Burning Orchards *Cough Cough*...Spring is finally here, and it's been a beautiful day. I decided to take a break from working at home and take...reactions2comments
I Love Spring (It Just Doesn't Love Me Back)...I love spring. I look forward to it all winter long. Yet spring does not love me back. I live on the...reactions11comments
Criteria for Changing Biologics...I was having a conversation recently with another asthmatic about the number of patients we know who have changed or are switching...reactions2comments
I Fired My Asthma Doctor...I thought I had found a great doctor last year. He tried new medicines and had great success controlling my asthma until...reactions1comment
Sleep Loss and Nocturnal Asthma...I have been struggling with nocturnal asthma since I was three. It worsened as I got older, resulting in many hours of...reactions2comments
The Truth About Asthma: What Non-Asthmatics Should Know...When it comes to understanding asthma, the public pushes a big misconception that asthma isn’t a big deal. Shedding light on the...reactions17comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
Being Prepared for the Summer Months...I would say the thing that most has the worst effect on my asthma is grass and tree pollens. If I look...reactions5comments
