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
Asthma VictoriesI have had asthma for nearly 20 years now. I developed it in my late teens and it has progressively gotten worse over the years. As time has gone on... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Humble Advice for Asthma DoctorsHere’s my humble advice for any doctor who manages asthma patients. This is based on my own experiences over the years. It’s also based on the many conversations I have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I Have Dibs on Room Parent!Every year when my kids were little, I would try to be the first one at Back to School Night so I could sign up to be a room parent... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
That Time It Wasn't My AsthmaA few years ago, I took a pretty hard fall. On the way down, I managed to sprain and break my ankle, jam my back, and shear a chunk off... By Christy Amos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How Do You Describe That?Have you ever sat down to send a communication to your healthcare team and were unsure how exactly to describe your asthma symptoms or what you were experiencing? I recently... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Scariest MomentWorking toward a BFA in dance, I had one of the worst experiences of my life. This eye-opening event reformed my view of the world, changing it altogether, and sent... By Rebecca C5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I Need From My DoctorsGoing to the doctor’s office is always stressful for me. Here are five things I want my asthma doctors to understand about our visits and the things I would like... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How Does It Really Feel?People with asthma are probably familiar with the question, "What are your symptoms?" I usually retort off the general names: shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, etc. Though these are... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do You Have an Asthma-Friendly Job? Most people living with asthma today are able to obtain good asthma control. My definition of good asthma control is being able to do most of the things you enjoy... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?COVID finally got me, and my lungs are not happy. I have been needing breathing treatments every 4 hours...around the clock. Ugh! That is in addition to needing my daily controller... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Sputum Sample Do OverLiving with asthma always feels like an adventure. I have to admit that I have felt out of practice with the bumps in the road. I love having had a... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Expert Level CompensatorI was recently having a conversation with a friend about what it means to be an “expert level compensator” when it comes to having a chronic disease. This is a... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments