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By John Bottrell, RRT - March 16, 2017
When I was a kid (I’m old enough I can say that now) regional doctors didn’t have access to the same wisdom as the experts at research hospitals. This was especially the... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - March 9, 2017
There really is no asthma diet, per se. However, according to some studies, there do seem to be certain foods/drinks/nutrients that favor better asthma control. Here are some that have been extensively... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - February 27, 2017
In a previous post, I discussed “The basics of neutrophilic asthma.” In this post, I would like to delve into the complex world of genes and biological pathways responsible for this rare... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - February 24, 2017
A key ingredient to obtaining ideal asthma control is finding a GREAT doctor/specialist. So, how do we define “great” when it comes to doctors anyway? I mean, what differentiates a “great” doctor... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - February 17, 2017
Respiratory viral infections are the most common asthma trigger. Worse, they’re responsible for the most severe asthma attacks and are the most common cause of hospital admissions for asthma. So, what are... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - February 10, 2017
When I was a kid we had a black lab. She was a great dog. Her name was Cindy. We never once put her on a leash outdoors. She would run off... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - January 18, 2017
Neutrophilic Asthma is yet another subgroup of asthma. This one is generally diagnosed in the 10-15% of asthmatics who already have a diagnosis of severe asthma. It has an adult onset, is... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 27, 2016
While there is no cure for asthma, it can be controlled. This means that asthma episodes can be prevented, or at least made less severe when they do occur. Here are 10... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 23, 2016
Occupational (work related) asthma is a special subgroup of asthma caused and or triggered by exposure to fumes, dust, powders and other substances in the air at work. Here is what you... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 16, 2016
Mold, mold, and more mold. They produce spores that get into the air and are easily inhaled. They are a ubiquitous (seemingly everywhere) allergy and asthma trigger. They are resilient and very... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 13, 2016
About 5% of asthmatics, including 5% of child asthmatics and 21% of adult asthmatics,1 are said to belong to a rare, but severe, subgroup of asthma called Aspirin Sensitive Respiratory Disease (AERD).... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 8, 2016
Asthma is a disease that continues to be plagued by myths. Adherence to these myths can result in asthma that is not properly diagnosed and remains poorly controlled. Here are 10 of... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - December 5, 2016
In 1990, Jean Bousquet and company were the first to link high eosinophil levels with asthma severity.1 In 1999, Sally Wenzel and company were the first to link severe asthma with eosinophilia.2... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 29, 2016
Another rare subgroup of asthma is persistent eosinophilic asthma. It’s a subgroup of asthma usually diagnosed in adulthood that is associated with a combination of severe asthma, eosinophilia, chronic sinusitis, and nasal... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 28, 2016
If you have asthma, you cannot leave home without it. You are a member of the club. It is not a club you are proud to be part of because you don’t... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 21, 2016
A story I’m proud to talk about is how I conquered exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). As a kid, I was not able to exercise much and even had a doctor’s excuse to skip... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 17, 2016
As the weather changes throughout the course of a typical year, it can affect the environment around you, potentially exposing you to allergy and asthma triggers. Let’s walk through a typical year... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 14, 2016
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, formerly known as Churg Strauss Syndrome, is a very rare subgroup of asthma where severe asthma is combined with a combination of other medical conditions. Here is all... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - November 7, 2016
I have had my own nebulizer since 1985, and have doled them out to patients since 1995. So, I guess that makes me sort of a nebulizer expert. Here I will anticipate... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - October 31, 2016
The most common phenotype (subgroup) of asthma is Exercise Induced Bronchospasm (IB). It affects upwards to 90% of asthmatics and 10% of non-asthmatics. Here is all you need to know about this... READ MORE
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