Asthma Subgroups: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)...Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Another term for it is Irritant-Induced Asthma (IIA).... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is there a forum for RADS?...I was diagnosed with RADS (Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome) in 2016. Before then I was very active and didn't have breathing problems....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What Is Reactive Airway Disease?...Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is It Asthma or COPD... or Both?...When people have both asthma and COPD, it is called overlap syndrome.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dysfunctional Breathing and Asthma...In breathing retraining, you may be taught how to breathe normally both when you are resting and when you are active.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Asthma Triggers While Traveling...Although, they mentioned that there are recent studies that are looking at the effect of biologics on airway hyper-reactivity.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Severe Asthma...Airway remodeling is a common cause. This is where airway walls are thicker than normal and not responsive to treatment.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Can I Join the Military with Asthma?...airway disease and exercise-induced bronchospasm, that bronchospasm, which was reliably diagnosed and treated beyond age 13, is disqualifying for entry... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: The 4 Types of Airway Inflammation...In some rare instances, eosinophil levels remain chronically elevated resulting in severe asthma (eosinophilic asthma or Churg-Strauss Syndrome).... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Medications...Examples of asthma control medicines include: Asthma control medicines must be taken regularly to reduce inflammation and make the airways less reactive... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Subgroups: Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...It’s associated with chronic, underlying airway inflammation that makes airways hypersensitive (twitchy) to asthma triggers.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?...Others may lump it under the term Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS).... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Tips to Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma Control...Airway inflammation increases, triggering or worsening the symptoms mentioned above.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Happens During An Asthma Attack?...Asthma is a chronic syndrome, meaning you will always have it.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Newest Research Links Asthma to Circadian Rhythms...When we experience circadian dysfunction of any kind, it can be disruptive to our overall health.... By TKSellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can we PLEASE stop COPD shaming?...In addition, 6% of people with asthma go on to develop Asthma COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS), in which “insufficient airway reversibility” results, typically... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Your Asthma Causing Lung Sounds?...In adults, stridor most commonly occurs due to issues with the vocal cords, such as vocal cord dysfunction (VCD).... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?...Inflammation can cause damage to airway tissues. Tissues then become scarred. This scar tissue makes airway walls thicker.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Sleep apnea and high levels of C-reactive protein, triglycerides, or homocysteine may also impact CAD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: What Is Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma?...It may also be associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and Churg–Strauss syndrome.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments