Asthma Took Away My Childhood...I've had asthma since I was born. Severe, persistent asthma that flared up at anything and everything, but especially during exercise. It...reactions3comments
The King of Rescue Inhalers: Part 2...Earlier I explained how I was the King of Rescue Inhalers. Here’s how I discovered how this was not so true. That...reactionscomments
Allergy Asthma...I developed allergies at age 42. Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses was the major cause. I found that exercise, breathing exercises...reactions2comments
Asthma Subgroups: Th2 Dominant Asthma...About 10% of the world’s population has a diagnosis of asthma. This means they have asthma genes. And these asthma genes are activated...reactions5comments
Finding Your People (for Kids): Asthma Pals...In May and June, I was a part of the Asthma Society of Canada’s initial launch of an asthma peer support program...reactionscomments
Common Fall Allergies Many People With Asthma Experience...I was just chatting with a neighbor about allergies and asthma, and he asked, "What's the worst time of year for you...reactions6comments
Remembering Your Medications...As a person with asthma who also has ADHD, I am probably the best/worst person to give advice about how to take...reactions2comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't Work...Have you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll...reactions10comments
Understanding Air Quality: What is PM10?...Unlike VOCs and PM2.5 which I was only 99% clueless about, I can provide little pre-knowledge on the subject of particulate matter...reactionscomments
Moving to a New Climate With Asthma...In just a few short weeks my family and I will be moving across the country. My husband and I have lived...reactionscomments
"So, I Have Asthma?"...The way you are told about an asthma diagnosis can dictate your outlook on your disease. In my experience, this can either...reactions3comments
Asthma in Transition, Staying with Your Changes...As more research is being done to understand different types of phenotypes, endotype, and genotypes that researchers are currently investigating, I find...reactionscomments
C-c-c-cold Olympic Athletes and Asthma...I'm watching the Olympics from my warm, cozy home and am wondering..... how can the Olympic athletes compete in the freezing cold...reactionscomments
Can we PLEASE stop COPD shaming?...When asthma and COPD come up in the same conversation, I’ve often heard “I didn’t cause my disease” spill out the mouth of...reactionscomments
Asthma Signs vs. Symptoms...A lot of times people get confused when differentiating between signs and symptoms. There is a difference and I wanted to take...reactions2comments
New Years Resolution Challenge...I'll be the first to admit I'm not a fan of New Years resolutions. While they can be amazing for so many...reactionscomments
New Research May Aid in Future Grass Pollen Forecasts for Allergic Asthma Sufferers...Do you have grass pollen allergies? I sure do, and this past month has been pure misery for me. Most of my...reactions2comments
Allergic Asthma Diagnosed At Age 70...When I was a kid, maybe 12 or so, I remember struggling to breathe as I bent closely over a vaporizer smeared...reactions1comment
“She Can’t Run The Mile”...One of my earliest childhood memories attending public school is standing inside with my fifth-grade teacher on a hot day in May...reactions6comments
It’s Okay To Remind People You Have Asthma...I have allergies and asthma. I had it horribly bad as a kid. Mom sat with me hundreds of times in doctor’s...reactions7comments
