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...4 min read
How Do Viruses Cause/Trigger Asthma?It has now been established that viruses trigger asthma attacks, and they also cause new-onset asthma. They even have their own asthma...4 min read
Sinusitis/Upper Respiratory InfectionsViral respiratory infections are the most common cause of wheezing and asthma attacks, especially in children. Infections can cause asthma symptoms to...2 min read
Managing Asthma Through the WinterIf you have allergic asthma, you might think the winter would be your best season. No pollen in the air and the...5 min read
The Link Between Asthma and PneumoniaIt would seem that my family has lung complications coded into our genome. I have asthma, my father suffers from chronic bronchitis,...3 min read
My Top 3 Asthma TriggersWhat are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my...3 min read
Is My Chronic Cough Caused by Asthma? Or Something Else?What if my chronic cough is caused by something other than asthma? Like...lung cancer? Lungs can be cranky, and sometimes it is...3 min read
RSV: Who Is REALLY at Risk?It is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season (again). I was just listening to a podcast called "Incubation," and the doctor said she...3 min read
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...2 min read
