I used to not talk about my asthma often because I was worried that it would make me weak or cause others to define me. In time, I realized how important it was to talk openly to my family, friends, teachers, and coaches about my asthma.  There are many people who do not understand how […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]