Choosing A DoctorFinding a partnership can be difficult. A business partner, an exercise partner, a romantic partner; all have similar qualities that make the partnership constructive. To me, choosing a doctor is...
Using A Mobile App For Asthma TrackingToday, mobile devices help people do all kinds of things, including managing their health. Some people are using applications (apps) on their smartphone, smartwatch, or other mobile devices to track...
Overcoming Obstacles to Staying on Track With Asthma MedicinesHealth care professionals often talk about the importance of asthma medication compliance. What does compliance mean? It simply translates to taking the medicine your doctor prescribed in the way he...
A Paper-Chase for PatientsA glossy insert slides out of the Weekend USA Today as I opened it to skim the news and lifestyle sections on my Amtrak home from vacation. The title font...
Respiratory Student Takeover!As I checked into the pulmonary function testing lab today. The clerk called over her shoulder “Justin, this lady is here for spirometry.” As I stepped onto the scale I...
Financial Assistance Resources For People With AsthmaAlong with the stress of asthma (do I have my rescue inhaler with me?), the financial aspect of asthma can be quite a burden. Prescriptions, doctor visits, and other expenses...
Asthma Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical condition like asthma and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...
