Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?...According to the Government of Canada, research is ongoing to determine actual risk of long-term low-level VOC exposure....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Crafting with Asthma...Thankfully there are a lot of low VOC paints available to choose from. I typically opt for acrylic paints and chalk paints, as they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Have Houseplants If I Have Asthma?...However, sometimes I peruse through the tips in my Atmotube air quality monitor app*, and in the “Simple steps to reduce VOC levels” area it tells me Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why Didn't I Say Something?...But sometimes, it's after hours and you can't reach your doctor – or maybe they are out of town. So, you drive to urgent...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to School...For those of you who have had allergy testing, you know how much “fun” it is to get the scratch test done on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"One Puff of Albuterol Won't Work!"...I also know that asthma is different for everyone. What works for me may not work for you, and vice versa....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Kids Remember About Asthma Hospitalizations...To make things easier for us, I asked ER Doc to call up to Pediatrics and move our son to a double room...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!...To quote Rex from the movie Toy Story, "Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!" Parenthood....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The False Security of Using a Spacer...Ok - so those are all the things a spacer or VHC can help with it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Severe Asthma and Preparing to Start Over with a New Doctor...I quickly moved on to searching specifically for doctors, but I may move back to the NP plan as time goes on....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Doctor in Your Pocket: Accessible APPropriate Care?...Have you seen ads online for mobile apps or online based doctors?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Medical Gaslighting and Asthma: What Is It?...This seems to happen to women because we can be people pleasers who do not want to disappoint our doctor....Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Losing My Voice to Asthma...So asthma never fails to surprise me....Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What's All This Asthma Stuff? Part 2...They also have small, hand-held nebulizers for when you are on the go. They run on batteries and are small enough to fit in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Public Health - Helping When Doctors Run Out of Time!...Then I want you to teach it back to me to make sure you are doing it correctly. How are you supposed Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Stock Albuterol?...And updating their router or trying to get a mobile hot spot that some schools are providing. Schools are trying to figure out what to Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction Survey...We set out to find out what a “good doctor” really means to you....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What To Do When You’re Sick After Hours?...When do you want me to call After Hours Pediatrician? When do you want me to go to the Urgent Care? When...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Cleaning and Its Affect on My Asthma...Actually, this was one of those things you should NOT do to control your asthma but probably do anyway....Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Advocating for Food Allergies...Allergy Doc confirmed that I was allergic to shellfish. So, I tried to avoid seafood....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
