The Late Phase Asthma Attack...Earlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized to...reactionscomments
The King of Rescue Inhalers: Part 2...Earlier I explained how I was the King of Rescue Inhalers. Here’s how I discovered how this was not so true. That...reactionscomments
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
Stranger to Asthma...Well, as a child I remember always having lots of colds, coughing spells and chest pain much often, but took it lightly...reactions10comments
Links Between Dehydration And Asthma...Dehydration is not typically listed as an asthma trigger. But, based on my own experience, I am convinced there is a link...reactions7comments
Can we PLEASE stop COPD shaming?...When asthma and COPD come up in the same conversation, I’ve often heard “I didn’t cause my disease” spill out the mouth of...reactionscomments
Asthma and Hot Showers – The Danger...I never really considered that my love for hot showers to soothe my fibromyalgia aches could turn into a problem for my...reactions7comments
Burned out Taking Care of Asthma?...Caregiver burnout is pretty common. It can affect you emotionally, mentally, and physically. WebMd says: "Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get...reactions2comments
New Job, No Problem!...I ascend the stairs sandwiched between two escalators. It’s the most efficient way to get around campus—we often discussed in Physical Activity:...reactions4comments
Has anyone prevented the asthma cough?...Recently three months back I have got asthma and actually, I have got diagnosed late I guess. Because I was having all...reactions3replies
Knowing Your Boundaries...Good asthma control is the goal of any asthma treatment program. It should allow you to do all the things you enjoy...reactions7comments
What's a resonable time frame to get asthma under control?...I was diagnosed with asthma a year ago, it became severe a few months later. It's still not under control. I use...reactions5replies
Steroids and Teeth...My 5 yr old daughter has an excellent diet. Unfortunately, her health has been awful the last few months though, including hypoglycemia...reactions3repliesCaregiving
Asthma in My Head...Wake up. Some mornings, my brain begins to scan my body—specifically, my lungs. Instinctually. Others, I don’t feel the existence of my...reactions8comments
Anyone have problems on airplanes with asthma?...I have taken 5 different trips on airplanes this year. I wear a heavy charcoal mask and do saline rinse between and...reactions10replies
What is the difference between cardiac asthma and asthma?...How to know if I have cardiac asthma instead of normal asthma? They have similar symptoms....reactions7replies
Consulting a Doctor About Treatment Plan..."Hey, Quiet an important matter to be discussed. My son was suffering from Bronchitis since the age of 4. Now he is...reactions1replyCaregiving
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
