Lung Immunity Fun Facts...I have been on a recent quest to wrap my head around lung immunity for a couple of reasons. I was so...reactionscomments
5 Tips: When To Seek Help For Asthma...Many times as a child with high-risk asthma I suffered too long before seeking help. Even as an adult I am guilty...reactions6comments
Quality Of Life Differences Between People With Allergic Asthma Vs Non-Allergic Asthma...Two common types of asthma are allergic and non-allergic asthma. These asthma subgroups have similarities and differences with one another. They can...reactionscomments
How Did You Know You Had Asthma?...Asthma does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or geographical location. Anyone can be diagnosed with asthma at any stage of...reactions6comments
I've Been Able To Significantly Reduce My Severe Asthma Symptoms!...About 20 years ago I was diagnosed with severe asthma by a leading North American Asthma clinic. After being diagnosed, I tried...reactions1comment
The Reality of Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)...Certain chemicals, like asbestos and tobacco smoke, are known to be toxic and to cause illness. But some people are sensitive to...reactions12comments
Preparing For a New Pet...I love animals. Ever since I was a child, we always had pets in our home. For the longest time, I thought...reactionscomments
Knowing When To See The Doctor...Spring always seems to bring on changes in my symptoms. All those environmental triggers are out in full force. While I am happy...reactions2comments
Make Valentine’s Day An Asthma-Friendly Day...Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your significant other how much you care. However, when that special someone has asthma...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Asthma Guidelines...A few years ago, I wrote “10 Best Asthma Discoveries Of All Time.” Number six on that list was the creation of...reactions2comments
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?...When I was growing up, I was taught to avoid talking about politics and religion. Especially at family dinners. This past year...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactions3comments
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-Check...It’s June 1, and I haven’t spent more than two weeks at home since the beginning of March. The longest span I...reactionscomments
On the Move: Neighborhood "Walkability" and Asthma Risk...Recently, my aunt was looking to purchase a new home. Some real estate sites featured this thing called a “Walk Score”, comprised...reactionscomments
Retreats and Asthma...Recently, I attended a women's conference in a neighboring state. I was very excited to go, as women's conferences and retreats are...reactions1comment
Exploring Patients Included Conferences...Have you heard of the Patients Included charter and designation for conferences? Patients Included is a minimum standard for conferences of what...reactionscomments
Doing Patients Included Conferences Right...Of the conferences I have been to with Patients Included designation for conferences, there are some that have stood out above others...reactionscomments
Conferences: The Patients Included Movement...I love conferences—I love hearing about new research, connecting with new people who have common interests to me, and hearing perspectives different...reactionscomments
What’s The Difference Between The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) and Asthma Control Test (ACT)?...When you visit your doctor, they will likely administer a quick test to gauge how well controlled your asthma is. You may...reactionscomments
