How Doctors Dismiss Overweight Patients...About 2 out of every 3 of Americans are overweight or obese.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Studies On Weight And Asthma...Skinny, lean people, overweight people, athletes, and obese people all have asthma.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma, Weight, and Obesity...People—especially adult women—who are obese are more likely to develop asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Should People With Lung Disease Avoid Weighted Blankets?...This can also occur in asthma—often asthma is more difficult to control in people who are obese than it is in people who are not.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Elusive Exercise Motivation...my dislike of how I am, including not being fit, becoming fearful of falling again, being unable to do everyday things, and loathing knowing that I am obese... By RosieLorne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Comorbidities...Children and adults who are obese are more likely to have persistent and severe asthma.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Risk Factors...Children and adults who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Subgroups: GERD Asthma...While an asthma subgroup of it’s own, it can also be a secondary diagnosis to other asthma subgroups, particularly allergic asthma and obese asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Doctors and Asthma...He told me to swim 24/7 regardless of how I felt and that I was just obese. He also told me I had a collapsed lung.... By RosieLorne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Asthma...These include exercise induced asthma, gastrointestinal reflux (GERD) asthma, premenstrual asthma, aspirin sensitive asthma, cough variant asthma, obese... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Does my experience sound like Asthma?...I have I think a very particular situation because I am 35 and I used to be morbidly obese (almost 130kgs) and one day deciding I had enough (I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAllergiesDiet & NutritionCoping
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s Confidence...Finding out where your strengths lie and how best to navigate your way through life is something that will only be beneficial.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Best" Opinions - Are They Really?...Even the "best" place can let you down, but this time it left me with really nowhere else to go.... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Not Be Overbearing Towards Someone With Asthma...We didn't know his asthma best, he did of course.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?...Of course, many of these dogs are owned by people who have different severities of asthma and allergies.... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Asthma And Sleeping Positions: What's The Link?...Known as nocturnal asthma, these asthmatics tend to experience worse symptoms at night in the form of: There are multiple factors that contribute to nocturnal... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What Was the Best Asthma-Friendly Gift You Have Ever Received?...“The best asthma-friendly gift I received was a self-care kit. Living with asthma is multi-faceted.... By Asthma.net Team5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?"...As an example, if your personal best is 500, your green zone would be between 400 and 500. That's your "normal range."... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
The Asthma Support Checklist For Loved Ones...Don't hesitate to ask your loved ones about their asthma; this is the best way to learn.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
1984: The Best Year Of My Life...Looking back, I still consider 1984 the best year of my life.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments