Sometimes I forget I have asthma. A walk with my dog helped me to remember.

I have been so lucky, blessed, and happy to currently have well-controlled asthma. Since moving back to the DC area from California seven months ago, I have only had one asthma flare due to a flu-like infection. That means (so far!) I have not been triggered by all of the things that triggered me when I lived on the east coast before, such as pollen and fresh-cut grass. It seems that even the stress from such a big move and starting a new job has not impacted my breathing.  The fact is, my asthma has been well-controlled for a good five years. Prior, my severe, persistent asthma was a mess.…