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
Do You Carry Your Spacer With You?...So, it’s neat to see all the places people keep their inhalers when they’re out and about. As a guy, I usually...reactions4comments
A Yearly (?) Occurrence: Replacing Your Spacer...I know, I know, I know. That’s my thought on the maintenance of spacers or valved holding chambers. Also, technically speaking they’re...reactionscomments
Oh Hey, Winter Asthma...Oh hey, winter. I did not miss you. It is only December. This either means Winnipeg will have a very long winter...reactions1comment
Asthma Spoon Theory...I first heard of the Spoon Theory over a decade ago. However, I was younger and didn't really grasp what it meant...reactions9comments
When Personal Experience is Taken as a Recommendation...While I agree the title “Patient Expert” is valid and warranted for use in reference to many patients, most people (thankfully) understand...reactionscomments
15 Things To Do Between Taking Asthma Medication & Exercising...I am not one of those people who hates unproductive time. I have just spent the last 3 hours of this fine...reactions2comments
Looking Inside: Lung Imaging and Bronchoscopy for Asthma...My severe asthma journey took on many wild twists and tales. Receiving and asthma diagnosis was an adventure, and there were a lot...reactions3comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:An undesirable experience associated...reactionscomments
Restarting Your Workout Plan After An Asthma Flare...I like working out. I ride the bike, treadmill, and lift some weights. I have a nice program that I do. I...reactions10comments
Remember What You Learned in Kindergarten and Be Kind (to the Hospital Staff!)...If there's one thing that doesn't bring out the best in people, it would be a sudden trip to the hospital. Let's...reactionscomments
Where Was That Pamphlet Five Years Ago?...I recently came across a pamphlet on advocating for yourself and involving patient and family advisers in your decision making and care. I...reactionscomments
A Culture of Health, Where Everyone is Included...I have been doing a lot of thinking about all the players that are involved in healthcare. There are so many opinions...reactionscomments
Random Warning Stickers (Part 2) - Medication Storage Temperature...Back in January, I wrote part one of this now apparently a series, May Experience: Random Warning Stickers. Well, we are back...reactions1comment
Phases of Being Patient...It dawned on me the other day that we have different phases of being a patient. I am currently going through the...reactions7comments
My Asthma...I am in my mid 30's. My family and I have had asthma a lot of our lives. My Dad (sadly he's...reactions4comments
My Fight...I am 45 years old. I have had asthma since infancy. I was not officially diagnosed until I was 19, despite severe...reactions3comments
Life in Transition...This fall has been a whirlwind for me. I have been in a bit of transition. New work experiences, leaving the comforts...reactions1comment
When You're With Your People, They Don't Ask Questions...In the Loews hotel lobby in Philadelphia, I had a realization. I was surrounded by five other health advocates and a bunch...reactions2comments
New to Asthma and Sharing My Story...New to asthma..at 75!!!! I feel very anxious and don't like the feeling of using my inhalers. Sick of the food good...reactions3comments
