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
Sudden Onset Of Asthma (I Think) At Age 50...So I have to go back to March 28th of this year when my wife and I were on a ride to...reactions6comments
10 Tips For Obtaining Good Asthma Control...While there is no cure for asthma, it can be controlled. This means that asthma episodes can be prevented, or at least...reactionscomments
The Moving Dilemma...Moving is no fun! Packing is really no fun, especially with asthma. So, I reported on the "Renting Dilemma." I gave up...reactions5comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief Summary...Physicians have long been perplexed by this disease we call asthma. What’s the root cause? Why do some have it worse than...reactionscomments
My Asthma Experience and the P.L.A.I.N Project...#ActsAgainstAsthma Mrs. Amaka Chiwuike-Uba died of asthma exacerbation on July 4, 2016 and a non-governmental organization (Amaka Chiwuike-Uba Foundation) was founded in...reactions2comments
Take a Deep Breath: Meditation...For a variety of emotional, spiritual, and other reasons I've recently taken up a meditation practice. I've been doing an introductory mindfulness...reactionscomments
The Adventure of Starting a New Treatment Plan for Asthma...Severe asthma treatment can be absolutely frustrating at times. Recently, I have needed to make an adjustment in my treatment, as my...reactionscomments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to Know...If you have asthma, it's important to recognize that it could kill you. This is true whether you have mild intermittent asthma...reactionscomments
"Half of This, Half of That"...“The work of being a patient can be a fulfilling part of a person’s life. There are the small triumphs of figuring...reactionscomments
What is Sensitization?...Previously I explained how asthma is the result of an abnormal immune response. In this post, I aim to delve a little...reactionscomments
Common Asthma Triggers: Allergens...If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen can occur for various reasons. This is one reason it is so important...reactionscomments
Are You At Risk For An Asthma Attack?...When you have asthma, chances are good that sooner or later you will experience an asthma attack. If you've had one, you...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical and Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD Diagnosis...COPD and asthma are both obstructive lung diseases. Classic symptoms of both are shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The path...reactionscomments
Perspective...If you would’ve asked me two years ago if my asthma impacted my life, I would’ve said no. Simple exercise-induced asthma, I...reactions1comment
What Are Mediators Of Inflammation? Part 1...Asthma is an "Abnormal Immune Response." Your immune cells recognize one of your asthma triggers and immediately releases chemicals. Many of the...reactions2comments
