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Phases of Being Patient | Asthma.net

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It dawned on me the other day that we have different phases of being a patient. I am currently going through the I don’t know how to be a “non research patient” phase. There are many great things about being a research patient, you are doing your part for science, research often leads to discoveries and sometimes cutting-edge treatment. Research by its very nature, is a very controlled…

My Experience With Singular | Asthma.net

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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 to know if it’s working. This is where some experimenting comes into play. It also helps to have a great doctor to work with you. That said, here is my experience with Singular.

Why do I take it?

I have allergic asthma. By 2002, I had decent controlof my asthma. This was due…

Bruising with Asthma | Asthma.net

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You know your bruises are bad when a coworker says, “Woah! Where did you get those bruises on your legs?”

The Hubster would ask me the same thing, and truth be told – I could never figure it out.

I used to be a dancer and figure skater when I was younger, so I was very light on my feet. Now? I fall UP the stairs and can’t walk and chew gum at the same time. In fact, I no longer wear high…

Asthma Pioneer | Asthma.net

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The quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I  was recently was thinking about who discovered asthma and how did we get where we are in 2018. Before my diagnosis, I knew very little about asthma, other than a few of my friends had it, I actually had a very good friend growing up who had super severe asthmaand while we were close, all I really knew was that she was…

Changing Inhalers | Asthma.net

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Initially, I was concerned when I got the notice that my inhaler was changing in a form letter from the mail-order pharmacy. My medical team will work with me to find the right treatmentif this is not it. No choice in the matter, the inhaler was changing whether my team or I liked it or not. I was apprehensive that this change could cause my control to slip. I took a beat and checked…

Preservatives and Pediatric Asthma | Asthma.net

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There are many triggers in our natural world for asthma and allergies, including pollen, mold, insect droppings and dust mites. But many of us today  also have sensitivities to not so natural substances. Some, like pesticides, kill vermin. Others, such as perfumes, make things–and people–smell better.

And some act as preservatives in food and cosmetic products. Parabens are one of those…

Asthma Education Online | Asthma.net

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In my daily asthma news alert, I’ve recently spotted at least three articles on asthma from SELF magazine. While the articles may not have enough detailed information for those of us seeking it out, or who have been living with asthma and learning about it for awhile, I’m pleased to see asthma education going mainstream media (so long as it’s accurate).

Who’s getting “schooled”?

The…

Pondering Preserves: Lacto-Fermenting Edition | Asthma.net

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Fermenting has taken several of my social circles by storm: pickles, kraut, kombucha, and kefir abound. Some friends love the taste of these foods while others speak of health benefits from adding these foods to their diet. This year I decided I should see if I could get anywhere with fermenting some pickles. The harvest is too much to eat at one time but not enough to warrant heating…