Literal Hay Allergy: Digging for Details!...Recently, the five-year-old son in the family I work with went on his first field trip. He had a great time at...reactions14comments
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)...Hay fever is a common comorbidity of asthma. It is characterized as an inflammatory condition that causes symptoms of the nose, such...
Asthma 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...If you live with asthma, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life...reactions3comments
Asthma Subgroups: The 4 Types of Airway Inflammation...It is now understood that all asthmatics have some degree of chronic (it's always there) underlying airway inflammation. While it was once...reactionscomments
What Causes Asthma?...Asthma is a common chronic airway condition that leads to respiratory symptoms. It involves an immune response called airway inflammation. This leads...
My Opinion About Asthma Severity, Staging, and Control...Prior to the launch of this website, Health Union conducted a survey of asthmatics, many of whom said they had no idea...reactions12comments
Severe Asthma: What Is Airway Remodeling?...About 5-10% of asthmatics have what is now understood to be severe asthma. While there are a variety of reasons why someone...reactions3comments
The Surprising History of Smoking for Asthma...For most of history, asthmatics inhaled smoke. Do you believe it? It's true. This was the only means of inhaling asthma medicines...reactions3comments
My Experience With Theophylline...I was first introduced to theophylline in 1976. My memory of it was a horrible tasting pink syrup. Mom stored it in...reactions10comments
Being Diagnosed Asthmatic in the Late 70s Was Bad Luck!...Being diagnosed with asthma as a child is bad luck - full stop. So, this article is not going to be ranting...reactions23comments
8 Asthma Remedies You May Remember...Listed here are old asthma treatments from the 20th century. Most of these were top-line asthma medicines at one time. Most are...reactions110comments
Cleaning House...Let's face it: Cleaning house isn't fun. At least not for the majority of people. It would be so nice to be...reactions10comments
Staying Healthy Will Keep My Asthma Away...I have worked out that if I stay healthy that is my best chance of fighting my asthma. My immune system is...reactionscomments
Pollen Has Entered the Building...Alright, here we go, let's chat about pollen and its effects on our good old friend, asthma. Now, I am not here...reactionscomments
8 Years Old With Partial Pneumathorax...I was 8 years old when the first reaction to an allergen triggered childhood asthma. To the Children's Hospital, I went. Back...reactionscomments
Is Charcoal Grilling Bad for People With Asthma?...It’s summer! Many people look forward to warmer weather, longer days, and sunshine. I, however, do not enjoy summer; the heat and...reactions10comments
Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?...Most people spend time in or around chlorinated swimming pools during summer. It’s like a modern staple of vacations and warm summer...reactionscomments
How Can Cutting Boards and Bamboo Lids Affect Asthma?...Mold is organic and can grow just about everywhere. It loves to hide in your kitchen. It’s tricky because, unlike most asthma...reactions2comments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the Heat...It may only be the beginning of the spring season in most areas of the United States, but summer is coming, and...reactions2comments
What Are Subgroups, Phenotypes, and Endotypes?...Asthma is now considered an umbrella term encompassing various asthma subgroups. Modern terms for subgroups are phenotypes and endotypes. So, what are...reactionscomments
