Can Fresh Air Actually Help With Asthma Symptoms?..."Maybe you just need some fresh air." If you have asthma, this might be a phrase that someone has said to you...reactionscomments
Nocturnal Asthma and Nasal Polyps...I'm 35 years of age. I noticed this protruding mass in my nose back when I was still a teenager. I even...reactions1comment
What If I Never Had Asthma? What Would My Life Be Like? ...“If you had one wish, would you wish you never had asthma?” I have been asked this question, or some version of...reactions1comment
Has anyone else had similar experiences?...I was diagnosed with moderate asthma and had been taking Advair which caused severe laryngitis. I discontinued taking it but could not...reactions3repliesTreatment
Has anyone received allergy shots for their asthma and has it helped with symptoms?...reactions6repliesAllergiesSymptoms
How do I get used to dealing with asthma?...I have a problem with asthma denial. I think I've probably always had asthma - I have never been able to tolerate...reactions4repliesCoping
How Doctors Dismiss Overweight Patients...If you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...Some people describe an asthma attack as the feeling of an elephant sitting on their chest. Others say it feels like a...reactions8comments
Are You Listening?...Are you listening? The question that I have wanted to ask my doctor on a couple of occasions. This question can be...reactionscomments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Uses?...When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think...reactions9comments
How FeNO Testing Can Aid Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment...Have you ever heard of FeNO testing for asthma? It is a type of test that was recently endorsed by the updated...reactions1comment
Got a Hoarder in the House?...As an asthma educator, I am always on the lookout for any information that could help other people. My latest attempt to...reactions2comments
Discussing Allergies and Sensitivities with Dr. Corinna Bowser, MD...Corinna S. Bowser, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, is an allergist and founder at Suburban Allergy Consultants in Pennsylvania. Her board certification is in...reactions6comments
A Story from South Africa...I am a fairly new asthma sufferer, only being treated with maintenance medication a couple of years although suffered from allergies for...reactions8comments
Asthma Attack or Heart Attack?...A few weeks ago I had one of those days that make you wish you never got out of bed. It started...reactions3comments
Exercise Immunology ...As an exercise science nerd, I am very excited about the field of exercise immunology. You may be asking yourself what exercise immunology...reactionscomments
Perfume Allergies in the Workplace...I’m sure you have that one person you work with, or maybe a family member or friend, that drenches themselves in some...reactions7comments
Can You Die From an Asthma Attack?...Sadly, yes, you can die from an asthma attack. Every day in America, 10 people die from asthma. Many of you reading...reactions5comments
10 Facts About Me and Exercise...I have now been blogging since October of 2007. Since then, my first post every year has been about exercise, dieting, and/or...reactions5comments
How Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Work?...Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used to treat people with asthma. Using ICS helps prevent asthma attacks (exacerbations) in people with persistent asthma...reactions4comments
