Surviving One of the Worst Asthma Episodes of my LifeI’m lucky – my asthma has been well controlled for over three years. No need for controller medicines, only the occasional quick-relief...reactions16comments
Ask The Advocates: Asthma Attack Symptoms And Warning SignsWhat is an asthma attack? How do I know when an asthma attack is coming? Many of you want to know how...reactionscomments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Suppress Your Immune System?We asked our community if inhaled corticosteroids suppress the immune system. We frequently see this question pop up in our forums and...reactions4comments
Asthma Subgroups: The 4 Types of Airway InflammationIt is now understood that all asthmatics have some degree of chronic (it's always there) underlying airway inflammation. While it was once...reactionscomments
How Asthma Made Me Closer To GodPeople who know me on a personal level know that I have asthma. As a kid, I probably spent more time in...reactions5comments
Hydration in Asthma"Water is an essential nutrient; moreover, it is the most abundant compound in the human body." There is a lot of talk...reactions4comments
Are Asthmatics Nerds?You do know that people with asthma are nerds, right. I mean, we must be, because that’s how we’re portrayed on television...reactions4comments
What You Eat Affects Asthma?These bodies of ours are pretty complicated and it’s hard to keep them balanced. Did you know that having low levels of...reactionscomments
Stress Can Actually CAUSE Asthma???This falls under the category of "You learn something new every day." I've always been a science nerd, and when my kids...reactionscomments
Should People With Lung Disease Avoid Weighted Blankets?For the last year or so, I’ve used a weighted blanket (off and on, because making such a blanket out of duct...reactions8comments
Vegetarian Eating and AsthmaWhen I read about cured meats and asthma it got me wondering if my vegetarian diet has any bearing on my asthma...reactionscomments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are.I recently had a doctor tell me that asthmainhalers are just as good as nebulizers for treating asthma attacks. And that moms...reactions1comment
Moving to a New Climate With AsthmaIn just a few short weeks my family and I will be moving across the country. My husband and I have lived...reactionscomments
Asthma and Fish TanksI did not grow up with pets at home. In college, I came home from a late-night trip to the big box...reactionscomments
And... I Can't Stop Talking About AsthmaRecently, I was at the hospital to have a couple of minor procedures done. As the nurse was prepping me, I told...reactions4comments
Patient Role in Research DesignI was recently asked about what role did I think that patients played in research design. I realize that I tend to...reactionscomments
Pets Can Be Good For Your Health!I’m a cat person. Thankfully my asthma is not allergy-driven (and this article is more driven to asthmatics like me who don’t...reactionscomments
Asthma Triggers: The Respiratory Virus (Cold and flu)Respiratory viral infections are the most common asthma trigger. Worse, they're responsible for the most severe asthma attacks and are the most...reactions4comments
Conferences: The Patients Included MovementI love conferences—I love hearing about new research, connecting with new people who have common interests to me, and hearing perspectives different...reactionscomments
Act Like You Know What You're Talking About...One thing I learned about taking care of 3 kids with asthma, is to know their oxygen levels! 18 years ago, I...reactionscomments
