Growing Up With Asthma In The 1970s And 1980s: Part 1...Mom says I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 years old. So, that means I was diagnosed in 1972, which means this year marks my 50th anniversary of... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Team...With experience in meeting people where they are, and a passion for helping others, Torie is very excited to continue to spread education and awareness... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Awareness Month 2020 “Self-Care” Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Asthma.net Asthma Awareness Month 2020 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Asthma Mask...Speaking up for yourself to your medical team and bringing awareness to what we go through on a daily basis is all part of advocacy.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Eco-Friendly Habits for Living with Chronic Illness...One of the things I hate most about living with chronic illness, including asthma, is the sheer amount of medical waste I produce. As my illnesses have progressed and evolved... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of other random people. The problem with realizations... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ten More Things Not To Say To Someone Living With Asthma...Two years ago I wrote a post titled, “Things not to say to someone with asthma.” That post was well received by this community. Many of you commented. You shared... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
My Asthma Experience and the P.L.A.I.N Project...Hence, on October 1st 2019, the "P.L.A.I.N AID Project" was launched with a social media campaign (#ActsAgainstAsthma) to raise awareness about the plight... By tobi-olaitan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Taking Emergency Meds to the White House...My family often joins me every May as advocates from all over the United States visit our reps on Capitol Hill for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Truth About Asthma: What Non-Asthmatics Should Know...Shedding light on the harsh realities of asthma can bring awareness and educate those around us on what living with this disease is actually like.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?...I have visited my representatives and senators to raise awareness of issues with our allergy and asthma community.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conferences: The Patients Included Movement...I love conferences—I love hearing about new research, connecting with new people who have common interests to me, and hearing perspectives different from my own—after all, that’s how we learn... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aging Out of the Health System...My daughter turned 26 this year and is no longer eligible to continue on my husband's health care plan. I have worried about this day since my kids were young... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third Edition...When this site started I made a list of “Things Not To Say To An Asthmatic.” A few years later I updated this list “More Things Not To Say To... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Shortness of Breath...With awareness and a plan, you can improve your quality of life despite shortness of breath.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
In Honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2023...In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, I would like to share my personal journey with asthma for 22 years.... By slh1224 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Asthma Prodrome...But I have never had the awareness to know more than an hour or so before my lungs go downhill.... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seven Life Lessons Asthma Has Taught Me...With proper treatment and awareness, people with asthma are able to do almost anything. Do you like playing sports with your friends? Go for it!... By wheezyme2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Should You Get The Pneumonia Vaccine?...specific cut-off is age 64).The final answer… Would appear to be yes—even if your doctor, pharmacy, and Facebook ads haven't waged a full fledged mass media awareness... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What’s It Like Living With Asthma (An Invisible Illness)?...In her post “What Does An Asthma Attack Feel Like?”, Theresa, a fellow asthmatic and asthma writer, explains -- and quite well I must add -- what it’s like having... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
