I Was Diagnosed With Adult-Onset Asthma...My asthma was diagnosed as adult-onset when I also was 50 years old, by a pulmonologist. It was following a severe sinus infection. I do remember having allergy related infections...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lifetime Asthma...How long have I had asthma isn't the right question. The question should be when was I told what asthma is. When I was diagnosed with asthma, I was led...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal Asthma...Nocturnal asthma is an asthma subgroup. It affects up to 75% of asthmatics. It’s definitely not a new subgroup, as even ancient physicians recognized it. Despite it being around over...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 get out of the house to an outdoor...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Living With Asthma Before Inhaled Steroids...I was diagnosed with allergic asthma when I was 12 years old. I believe puberty brought it on and that estrogen affects asthma for women. Back in the 70’s, when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Undiagnosed...I went years being undiagnosed. I would get a cold and it would immediately go to my lungs, I'd cough all night, every night and nothing helped. I'm a runner...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 would puff my inhaler and be good to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You’ve Had Asthma For How Long?!...You’ve had asthma for how long?! That’s the most common response I get when talking about my asthma. I’ve had asthma for 36 years. I was diagnosed when I was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
“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, passing out popsicles to my classmates when they...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My First Urgent Care Visit for Asthma(-ish)...Figuring out when to seek professional assistance is one of those conundrums of chronic illnesses like asthma. After increasing shortness of breath last weekend, I started prednisone on Monday evening...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?"..."What's your personal best on your peak flow? Hmmm?" This was the start of a conversation I overheard between my older son and my daughter. Of course, my daughter had...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Emotional Asthma Mask...Let’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with them at all times. I’m talking about the...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Postnasal Drip and Asthma...As I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing, and if you have allergic asthma, going outside right now might...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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 was awful-- no one would want to play...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
First Asthma Camp...My son was 7 years old and an active asthmatic. I dropped him off for his first 7-day asthma camp. I gave him positive encouragement on how much fun he...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Allergy-Proof House...When I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50 this past January, I felt happy. A friend...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asthma Program for Californians...Hey everyone I just wanted to let you all know that there is a free Telehealth program in California. There are also really great videos on asthma and coronavirus on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
