"Shortness Of Breath" Blogs & Blog Posts

This last exacerbation really did a number on me. Who would’ve thought that a simpleRead More...

This last exacerbation really did a number on me. Who would’ve thought that a simpleRead More...

I suppose it was only a matter of time, but it looks like I finally made it into the mid 20’s percent […]...

Having documented a significant, but relatively slow decline in my lung function over the past decade, Ive often wondered what life must be like for other asthmatics who have a baseline FEV1 below 25%. Well, now I know. According to the last spiromet...

If you’ve spent much time reading my blog, you’ve probably figured out that Im a huge promoter of daily exercise for people with lung disease. My favorite fitness activity of course, is distance walking. Aerobic exercise such as walking,...

Yes, another update about treatment options. Things seem to be changing at a lightening pace now and it’s making my head explode. Too much for an over-thinker like me to think about. Gotta slow down and literally catch my breath. So my 3rd hosp...

If you’ve suffered from asthma for any length of time and/or have been hospitalized for it, no doubt you’ve experienced some of the not so pleasant side effects of corticosteroids, both physical and mental. Being on and off steroids most...