My Life as an Asthma Mom

        In 2010, I started this little 'ole blog to help other moms learn more from our family's journey with allergies and asthma.   Fast forward, and it's now listed in Feedspot's Top 15 Asthma Blogs, Websites and Influencers of 2021!   How cool is that? And what makes a good asthma blog? Well, I make share a mix of personal stories and back it up with links to science. I don't share anything that isn't accurate.  There are a lot of people out there who have suddenly become experts in everything - just ask Facebook! COVID has seen an explosion of "armchair" experts in epidemiology, public health and human diseases. As someone with a science background, I make sure everything I share is accurate.  And I also mix in some fun resources (books, movies, etc) about asthma.  Thanks for including me Feedspot - and Happy reading!

  Does having asthma move you up the eligibility list to get COVID?  Well, it depends.....how's that for a non answer?! Some states consider asthma a high risk medical condition, but some don't. That worries me, because  there are so many different types of asthma. A person who uses their inhaler once or twice a year is NOT the same as someone who has been in the hospital multiple times for asthma.  My kids were in the hospital 12 times for asthma (2 of those were in ICU). Having a child almost die from asthma is VERY different from someone that uses their inhaler once in a while.  My state doesn't consider asthma to be a high risk medical condition - which means I am still VERY worried about my adult kids. Just because your kids are adults doesn't mean you can stop worrying about them ya know! 😁 Why are those with asthma NOT high risk for COVID?   A February study reviewed 57 other studies with over 1/2 a million people with asthma. They looked at how people with as

    Needles.  Who really likes them?! I was at the lab getting some blood drawn when the tech asked me if I was okay. I said yes - needles are no big deal. I have had many surgeries, so needles are nothing compared to that!  But many people are REALLY scared of needles.  Years ago, I was at the lab waiting for a blood test, and saw a big, burly construction worker in front of me. Suddenly, I heard a thud and saw that he passed out - face first.  The lab worker was there alone and quickly yelled for me to grab smelling salts. After frantically searching the cupboard, I found them and tossed them to her. She held the smelling salts under his nose and then had me help lift him back into the chair. I was shocked at first, then had to stifle a giggle. Clearly this man had not had many surgeries, nor given birth 3 times...... Most moms have a lot of experience with medical procedures - including needles, epidurals, and c-sections. But you don't needles to treat asthma, right? Well...not