Impending Flare?It is no secret that this time of year is a big challenge for people with asthma; late September is dubbed asthma "peak week." Andrea does a great job explaining... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
An Asthma Chat with MumWhen I was a child my parents spent a lot of their time taking me to hospital appointments. They looked after me when I had sick days off from school... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asthma HappinessWhat does it take to make a person with asthma happy? For me, the answers are clear. Several times during a typical day, I take in a deep breath. Ahhh, how... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Asthma in the WorkplaceEveryone has a different experience with their asthma and how it impacts their daily life. We often talk about how asthma impacts exercise, and how different foods or allergens can... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seeking Out of Country CareI have been getting another opinion on my asthma. Every once in a while I toy with “are we missing something," or "is there a different approach?" I question if... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My New Asthma Trigger – Bloating.A few months ago, I was prescribed a new medication to help manage a recently diagnosed chronic condition (like many of you, asthma is not my only challenge). Normally, I... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Aren't You Better Yet?And...COVID finally got me. I was so smug because I had gone so long without getting it. I am a well-known germaphobe, so that kept me healthy for a long... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Many Doctors Does It Take?There are some people with asthma whose illness is pretty straightforward to treat. Maybe your primary care doctor can manage your disease, or you may have to be referred to... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did I Pack Enough?One of my biggest anxieties with asthma is making sure I have all my medications. There is nothing quite like the anxiety that arises when you realize you do not... By Corinne Dilger4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
It’s Really Nice Having Asthma FriendsI think anyone can have empathy. Anyone can show support for others regardless of what ailments they have. But if you do not have asthma, it is impossible to know... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Bagged or Bagless? That is the Question!Right now, I am on a mission to find the perfect vacuum cleaner for my apartment. My current vacuum does not seem to be firing on all cylinders and perhaps... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Advice from My Mom: Keep Moving and Use Your SpoonsBefore my mom passed away a few years ago, I asked her to give me one piece of life advice that she really wanted me to follow. I was ready... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Lung Problems After COVID?After 2 years, I ventured back to my book club. I love reading and discussing books with neighbors, but I am still afraid to go to gatherings. So I wore... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?I had a pulmonary function test (PFT) this week. Among other things, this got me thinking about when those of us with asthma should have that test done. A lifelong... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Warm Water, Hot Showers: Old Asthma Remedies?I grew up with hard-luck asthma in the 1970s. I am aware that rescue inhalers existed back then, but my doctor never recommended them. I do not know why he... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Where Is My Nebulizer?It was a toss-up, between a good thing and a bad thing. I wanted to do a breathing treatment as part of an airway clearing technique, to help clear some... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Patient Leader Preferences: Spacer or No Spacer?In a recent article, we asked our Asthma.net community members to share their preferences with us on a variety of topics. There are no right or wrong answers! We realized... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The September Asthma EpidemicI am writing this in the middle of summer, and we are suffering through our longest streak of 100-degree days in a row. We just set a record. Ugh. But... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mask Up...For Asthma?At this point in the pandemic, I think it is safe to say many of us are fatigued with what we might still have to do to protect ourselves and... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Patient Leader Preferences on Propping Up: Pillows or Recliner?In a recent article, we asked our Asthma.net community members to share their preferences with us on a variety of topics. There are no right or wrong answers! We realized... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments