Episode 89 of The Health Exchange Podcast looks at the realities of living with asthma with guest Dominique Lovings, a podcaster and content creator who was diagnosed as a child but spent much of her life without fully understanding the condition or how it should be managed. Dr. Rutland talks with Dominique about what asthma actually is, how symptoms can be minimized or overlooked, and how untreated inflammation can affect more than just the lungs. Their conversation also examines the connections between asthma, allergies, sinus disease, and hearing loss, while highlighting the importance of proper long-term treatment and patient education. As Dominique shares her experiences navigating health care, exercise, and the loss of a friend to an asthma attack, the episode takes a deeper look at health care disparities, the consequences of undertreatmen ...