The Connection Between Hormones and AsthmaEstrogen and testosterone are 2 types of sex hormones. Sex hormones are involved in more than just puberty. They can also affect...reactionscomments
What Are Biologics, and Can They Be Used to Treat Asthma?Biologic drugs are protein-based medical therapies, which are made from living cells. Biologic drugs can come from human, animal, or bacterial cells...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)Even for people who have been living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) for years, the condition can present challenges at any time. New...reactionscomments
Is It Eosinophilic Esophagitis(EoE) or Reflux?Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that moves food from your mouth to...reactionscomments
Diet Management for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)In people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), inflammation causes damage to the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the...reactionscomments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?Atopic march is the medical term used to describe the history and progression of allergic diseases throughout a person’s life. It is...reactionscomments
What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune system condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from...reactions4comments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions3comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory InfectionsThe flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactions2comments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions11comments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The BasicsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactions11comments
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and TreatmentNew research shows that a tiny molecule could help doctors and scientists figure out who is at risk of a chronic lung...reactionscomments
The Impact of Wildfires on People with AsthmaWhat makes its way into the air we breathe concerns most, if not all of us. Airborne viruses that cause illness remain...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss the Impact of Asthma on Oxygen LevelsInterestingly, asthma is not considered a disease that lowers oxygen levels. This is true for most asthmatics, and it is true for...reactions36comments
Asthma and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung DiseaseAs of 2021, more than 86,000 people in the United States are likely living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Plus, the...reactions18comments
Asthma Inhalers and Dental HealthIf you were asked to make a list of the people on your asthma healthcare team, it might include your family doctor...reactions24comments
How Do I Quit Smoking With Asthma?If you have asthma, you are already familiar with symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. If you also...reactionscomments
What Is the Asthma Triad (Samter’s Triad)?The asthma triad is also called Samter’s triad or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). It consists of 3 conditions that happen together: Symptoms...reactions5comments
