How is asthma defined as controlled?...I think I remember reading somewhere that asthma is defined as controlled if you are able to make it 8 weeks without...reactions1reply
To Call or Not to Call...Something a lot of asthmatics struggle with is knowing when to call your doctor. When your asthma symptoms are starting to act...reactions10comments
When Should You Take Your Child to the ER for Asthma?...This is always a scary time, and as mom to three kids with asthma, we had a lots of trips to the...reactionscomments
My Christmas Tree Dilemma Solved...I have finally mastered the Christmas Tree Dilemma. You know what I mean, right? You folks with asthma know what I mean...reactions3comments
Gerd vs Asthma...Hi, I have always battled severe asthma and this year I have had an ongoing battle with LPR which is a variation...reactions7replies
Dogs and Asthma: Should You or Shouldn't You Have One?...If you have the allergic type of asthma, you may have been told you shouldn't have a dog. That's a hard pill...reactionscomments
What Scares Me Most About This Coming Winter...I have controlled asthma for the most part. Symptoms, I feel, are generally mild and easily controlled. The one exception is when...reactions8comments
A Little Flu History: Why We Take It So Seriously...“I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I opened up the window and in flew Enza.” That’s an old nursery...reactionscomments
Acquitted... Because of Asthma?...Over the last few days I have been watching The Staircase and listening to Canadian legal podcast The Docket (and The Docket's...reactionscomments
Primatene Mist Back On Market...We thought it was gone for good. But, apparently not. After being banned for seven years, Primatene Mist is now back on...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
My Experience With Singulair...It’s not always easy to know if a medicine will work for you. Likewise, when you’re using it, it’s not always easy...reactionscomments
What would you say to a coworker who smokes?...Hi everyone, We have a new guy at work, who is friendly and all but smokes often. He goes out of the...reactions5replies
The Early Phase Asthma Attack ...Earlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. Then I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized. In...reactionscomments
A Cold Creeping In? How to (Maybe) Help Stave It Off...For some reason, I have been coughing more this fall than I think I usually do (if only one could quantify the...reactions11comments
Asthma Pioneer...The quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I was recently was thinking about who discovered...reactionscomments
Common Preservatives May Present a Risk to Kids With Asthma...There are many triggers in our natural world for asthma and allergies, including pollen, mold, insect droppings and dust mites. But many...reactionscomments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe Asthma...I LOVE the outdoors. I have since I was a little girl. I spent a lot of time outside playing sports for...reactions5comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Supplies...I love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
End of Life Planning...Talking about the end of our life can feel taboo, but the fact is we will all be in that stage of...reactions1reply
