Smoke + Mirrors: Fog Effects And Asthma...What do concerts, some plays, and haunted houses have in common? They often use some sort of fake fog effect to make...reactions4comments
The Joys Of Short Walks...There are lots of reasons I don’t exercise as much as I should, and you probably have lots of them, yourself, too...reactionscomments
Three Cheers For Caregivers...A couple of weeks ago, I had an encounter an interesting situation in the in the Diagnostic Imagining waiting room. There was...reactionscomments
I Just Faxed My Doctor's Office, Because It's The 80's...I’m mentally packing for my next trip (and my next trip 9 days after that, and my next trip 4 days after...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Practicing Patience as a Patient: At the Pharmacy...Right now I'm standing in line at the post office. It's conveniently in my pharmacy, right beside the pharmacy counter. A couple...reactionscomments
What Biologics Are Approved For Asthma?...So, at the present time, there are only five biologics approved for asthma. Here is a list of these biologics along with...reactionscomments
The False Security of Using a Spacer...Many of us with asthma use a spacer with our inhalers, with the assumption that the spacer ensures we get the full...reactions3comments
Moving to a Drier Climate to Improve Asthma? Look out for Valley Fever...One of the questions I get asked often in my work is “Will moving to another state help my asthma?” The answer...reactionscomments
Were You Aware Of My Asthma?...May is asthma awareness month, seeing as you've found yourself on an asthma.net I assume you've heard of it. When I mention...reactions2comments
Maximizing Your Care Team In Your Neighborhood...After a recent exacerbation, I have really found merit in my care team that works together has made the word of difference...reactionscomments
Asthma On Campus: Getting Through Flu Season...It's the dead of winter on campus, snowball fights, board game nights, and movie marathons are in full swing. Of course this...reactionscomments
The Empty Inhaler Strikes Again...I take four inhalers, and only one of them actually has a dose counter on it—and after all, research and experience indicate...reactionscomments
Spontaneity: A Realized "Barrier" to Exercise with Asthma...While I am aware that it is because of asthma that I got “into” (read: semi-interested in) any sort of physical activity...reactions3comments
Treatment Options: When Things Go Differently Than Expected...Today, I had a follow up with my doctor that did not go as planned. It was weird and awkward, I was...reactionscomments
Maximizing Appointments Far From Home...Like many, my quest for the best treatment and physician for me means that I am seeking a care outside of my...reactionscomments
Asthma Memes That Are Actually Sort Of Funny...I spent most of the summer of 2015 working as a tournament assistant with a local sport organization. On the last night...reactionscomments
Learning About What's New in Asthma Research...I had the opportunity to sit in on an update about asthma research with a world renowned pulmonologist who provided an update...reactionscomments
5 Worthy Asthma New Year's Resolutions...Some experts denounce New Year’s resolutions. Marquette Magazine noted they usually fail and lead to some form of “self-loathing.” The Huffington post...reactionscomments
Asthma Subgroups: Infection-Induced Asthma...Infection-induced asthma is a subgroup of asthma that may actually be quite common. It is diagnosed when an infection is suspected of...reactions2comments
