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By John Bottrell, RRT - May 14, 2017
My mom did not have asthma. My dad did not have asthma. My Great Uncle Howard supposedly had it bad when he was a kid, but he grew up, smoked cigarettes, and... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - May 8, 2017
Asthma awareness is important because asthma still exists. Would you believe that asthma-like symptoms were described in ancient documents going all the way back to 5000 B.C.? It’s true. And despite this... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - May 5, 2017
In her post “What Does An Asthma Attack Feel Like?”, Theresa, a fellow asthmatic and asthma writer, explains — and quite well I must add — what it’s like having an asthma... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 26, 2017
I have written about how viruses trigger asthma, about virus-induced asthma, and I explained how viruses impact asthma. Here, I thought I’d explore the “biological processes” that occur when you’re exposed to... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 20, 2017
It has now been established that viruses trigger asthma attacks, and they also cause new-onset asthma. They even have their own asthma subgroup. What I would like to discuss today (and I... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 17, 2017
Infection-Induced Asthma is a subgroup of asthma that may actually be quite common. It is diagnosed when an infection is suspected of causing new-onset asthma, or when infections are your only asthma... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 14, 2017
Spring is my favorite time of year. I love the smell of spring, the feel of a fresh breeze through the open windows, especially after being cooped up indoors during a long Michigan... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 12, 2017
It is now understood that all asthmatics have some degree of chronic (it’s always there) underlying airway inflammation. While it was once thought to be all the same, researchers now understand there... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 9, 2017
People who know me on a personal level know that I have asthma. As a kid, I probably spent more time in the presence of doctors than most people do in a... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - April 4, 2017
You do know that asthmatics are nerds, right. I mean, we must be, because that’s how we’re portrayed on television. I mean, just look at the nerd on the Big Bang Theory... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - March 29, 2017
If you are among the 10-15% of asthmatics with severe asthma, or asthma that responds poorly to corticosteroids, a simple blood or sputum test may confirm a diagnosis of neutrophilic asthma. Now... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - March 24, 2017
The asthma experts have some tips for what you should be doing in your quest to obtaining ideal asthma control. Your doctor most certainly has some advice for you too. And, most... READ MORE
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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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