On twitter recently you may have seen that I had a small rant about something that happened the other day and I am still reeling over it. I think what got me most is that how are we ever going to change attitudes towards asthma if those with asthma are so cavalier about it. I… Continue reading Asthma Rule 1: ALWAYS have your reliever with you.
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World Asthma Day 2015
Tomorrow is World Asthma Day aka WAD! This time last year I didnt think too much about it and never even thought I would be where I am today. I was focused on my Step Dad's 60th birthday which happened to fall on WAD. I have never really done much for WAD. However last year… Continue reading World Asthma Day 2015
Harsh realities hitting hard.
I was reading another blog of someone I know who also suffers from Brittle Asthma which has been so badly controlled by Drs that she has a lot of lung damage as a result requiring oxygen 24/7 now. I found myself in tears reading the posts something which I don't often find. Its not that… Continue reading Harsh realities hitting hard.
A cure would be great but control would be better.
Anyone with asthma or even any long term condition wants a cure to be found for their condition. A cure would mean so much, less medication, no hospital appointments, less time miss off work, ability to get travel insurance, do the work you want, play the sport you want, sleep a full night, not feel… Continue reading A cure would be great but control would be better.
Review of 2014
It has been quite a year this year. So much has happened!!! January- I started working in the Community Dialysis Team and it has been fantastic. It has not gone quite as planned. I had hoped that moving to CDT would mean my health would be much better and I would be able to get… Continue reading Review of 2014
Friends lost and why change is needed so desperately
It is this time of year where we are so grateful for our families and friends. We can celebrate Christmas and see in the New Year surrounded by those we love and cherish. That being said it is also a time for many families to remember those who are not with them. Those who have… Continue reading Friends lost and why change is needed so desperately