Patient Contributor

Michelle Rivas

Asthma Patient Stories

Michelle is a Health & Wellness Writer and Communications Director in Chicago, United States.

Overview

Living With Condition
10 Years
Published
20 Articles
Location
Chicago, United States

Michelle’s History with the Condition

Michelle received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from Arizona State University and her master's degree in Health Communication from DePaul University. 

As a Health & Wellness enthusiast, Michelle can often be found running around Chicago as she trains for a marathon. She often tries out a variety of new gyms and classes, and her mission is to perfect her grandmother's "arroz con pollo" recipe with cauliflower rice.

Michelle was a Hispanicize TECLA Award finalist in 2015. She also received the Latina Magazine 30 Under 30 Award, the Best Latina Blogger Award in 2014, and the Cosmo for Latinas Blogger Award in 2013.  

Michelle was diagnosed with asthma as an adult in her early twenties and has lived with asthma for six years. As an avid runner, she wasn't willing to let asthma keep her from doing the races and activities she loved. She hopes her writing will inspire others to remain active with asthma and take control of their health.

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

Learning to Accept the “New Normal” with Adult Asthma
4 mins
article
Michelle Rivas

Learning to Accept the “New Normal” with Adult Asthma

My First Marathon with Asthma
5 mins
article
Michelle Rivas

My First Marathon with Asthma

The Emotional Toll of Asthma
3 mins
article
Michelle Rivas

The Emotional Toll of Asthma

My First Asthma Attack
3 mins
article
Michelle Rivas

My First Asthma Attack