The Role of Vitamin D in Asthma CareIn recent years, researchers have discovered a connection between vitamin D levels and asthma. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked...reactions5comments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Cause Osteoporosis?Do inhaled corticosteroids cause osteoporosis? A friend asked me this question a few weeks ago, and I thought it would be interesting...reactions1comment
Dysfunctional Breathing and AsthmaIt is easy to take breathing for granted, unless you suddenly find yourself short of breath or breathing too quickly. If this...reactions6comments
Air Pollution Assuming an Ever Increasing Role in AsthmaMore than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma and 6 out of 10 of them have the allergic type of...reactionscomments
LABAs (Long-Acting Beta-Agonists) for AsthmaIf you have asthma, it is likely that you use an inhaler every day as part of your treatment plan. Many asthma...reactions3comments
Are BiPAP Machines Safe for Asthma Treatment?If you have a severe asthma attack that requires you to be hospitalized, doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may use...reactions2comments
Asthma and Oral HealthWhen we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the...reactionscomments
Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?Primatene mist recently returned to pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler. Many asthmatics were elated by this news. But health care...reactions15comments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Uses?When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think...reactions9comments
SABAs (Short-Acting Beta Agonists) for AsthmaIf you have asthma, it is likely that you use a rescue inhaler. Rescue inhalers contain a drug from a group called...reactions4comments
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
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 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
Are Anxiety And Depression Connected To Asthma Control?Asthma is a complex, chronic illness that can affect both the body and the mind. Coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing are...reactions4comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
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
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
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, Allergies, and Migraines: What is the Connection?If you have asthma, you may likely experience some allergies as well. Seven in 10 people who have asthma have at least...reactions1comment
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
