Access to great doctors and specialists is important

June 1, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

I have severe asthma, and while it is under control right now, I was admitted to the hospital four times last year. I missed school and spent a lot of the year being sick; this year, I have not been to the hospital once. While I can tell my story and the trials and tribulations […]

Six reasons I am “extra” (or a little high maintenance)

May 2, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

I am a 14-year-old teenager, so I will admit that might make me a little dramatic or high maintenance. My allergies and asthma may sometimes add to this perception. It can be especially frustrating because I don’t always look ill. Below are six reasons why that happens. Sometimes I am a no show – I […]

Stich

March 16, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

When you are stuck in the hospital and you are sick and not feeling well, it is easy to worry about everything. As anyone who has been in the hospital knows, it also gets extremely boring. The last time I was in the hospital, a child-life specialist came by and brought a craft. It was […]

Knowing Your Limits- staying active with asthma

January 1, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

As a teenager, it is easy to feel invincible and forget that you have asthma. If you are Someone, like me, who doesn’t like to give up, it is essential for you to know and remember your limits and have the right attitude and perspective. As an athlete, during a tournament or at practice, if […]

Beyond Breathing

June 19, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

My allergies and asthma symptoms may improve depending on the season or the type of medicine that I am taking, but they are always there. I have not been had to be admitted to the ICU since the spring of 2018, and lately I have been joking that maybe my asthma is cured – even […]

School and Asthma

May 2, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

School can be tough in general for a host of reasons; I don’t know anyone who loves middle school, but asthma can make it more challenging. If I could advise others regarding school and asthma it would be to educate, advocate and be prepared. It is easy to laugh at some of the situations I […]

The hospital, what to bring and what to expect

April 25, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometimes with severe asthma, you may have to be admitted to the hospital or stay in the emergency room (ER) for long periods. Being admitted to the hospital can be scary because you do not know what to expect or what might happen next. The access to different types of doctors, medications, and medical tests […]