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
Dismissive ER DoctorsThere is nothing more frustrating than going to the emergency room (ER) for an asthma attack and being told that it’s “just anxiety”. If you have ever been to the... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Community Views: Strange Symptoms of AsthmaLiving with asthma means regularly struggling to breathe easily. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing are common symptoms. Asthma can come with uncommon and unexpected symptoms as well. We... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Wrong Way vs. the Right Way to Accommodate My Asthma TriggerI was exposed to the same asthma trigger in two different settings. Below is the story of how differently the situations were handled. One organization handled it much better than... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Up With Asthma In The 1970s And 1980s: Part 1Mom says I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 years old. So, that means I was diagnosed in 1972, which means this year marks my 50th anniversary of... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Prepping Kids for CollegeSending kids to college has always been REALLY hard for me. I am not one of those moms who is excited when my kids move out. It is too quiet... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
This or That: Asthma EditionEvery person is different, and asthma is not the same for everyone. This means that people in our community likely have different preferences when it comes to a variety of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sometimes, You Just Have to LaughLiving with asthma is no walk in the park. There is not a single day that asthma does not impact me in some way, shape, or form. As with everything... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments