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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 20, 2018

So, as I’m packing my bags to go to Philadelphia to meet the Health Union gang, I finish the packing job by stuffing two inhalers into my suitcase. My wife is watching... READ MORE

A Decade with Asthma: A Note to Myself

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By Kerri MacKay - April 19, 2018

On April 28, 2018, I’ll be celebrating a decade with asthma. Yep, a decade. For the newly diagnosed among you, that will feel incredibly long; for those who already have multiple decades... READ MORE

Pass the Salt

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By Dia SWS - April 18, 2018

I am working on general salt reduction in my diet. I am doing this mostly because its effects on my kidney and maintain a healthy diet is really important for general overall... READ MORE

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Questions & Answers

Should I upgrade my system? How long do I keep the supplies?

3 Answers Submitted By RockinRita03 - April 19, 2018

I have a big box tabletop nebulizer system from when I was a child. It still works but with the way technology has advanced over the years I wonder, should I upgrade… READ MORE

Does stress cause asthma?

1 Answer Submitted By shelbyhoneybunny - April 4, 2018

I have longstanding T1 diabetes, plus Hashimoto’s thyroid, was diagnosed with hypertension in 2017. Then, this fall and winter I started to notice shortness of breath and worsening fatigue. My academic workplace… READ MORE

What is a spacer?

2 Answers Submitted By MaryPhares - March 26, 2018

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Your Stories

Recurrence

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By Jazzer78 - February 16, 2018

Experienced asthma as a child (mother severely affected) Sporadic incidences over 78 years. Back with a vengeance after retiring and moving to Blue Ridge Mtns (VA) especially during cold winter months.. Seeing... READ MORE

Stigma of having asthma- is it gone now?

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By Katbird - February 15, 2018

I grew up in the 50s and 60s and spent much of the time trying to hide my asthma (which was severe, so it wasn’t easy). No one else I knew had... READ MORE

Non-stop asthma

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By babycakes - February 1, 2018

I have had asthma since I was 2 yrs. old and I’m now 55 … I have been on many studies and used about all inhalers they have out, and they work... READ MORE

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