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
Catching My BreathGlobal temperatures seem to be on the rise. We are seeing more frequent and extreme weather, and that could be a concern for us all. As I am writing this... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Crafting with AsthmaNot long after the pandemic started, I got bored of the limited activities I had access to inside of my apartment. I needed something new to do that would engage... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third EditionWhen this site started I made a list of “Things Not To Say To An Asthmatic.” A few years later I updated this list “More Things Not To Say To... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Limitations on Driving With Asthma?I was annoyed when I opened my mailbox and had a letter from my state’s Driver’s License Division. I know what you may think – she’s a bad driver, and... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Second (and Third...and Fourth...) OpinionsMy asthma journey has been quite the adventure. Though I was not diagnosed until a little over five years ago, my lungs started taking a nosedive a few months into... By Corinne Dilger4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Mindful Breathing Makes Me AnxiousLike many people during the pandemic, I turned to Zoom for connecting with family, enjoying virtual knitting meetups, and starting a new meditation practice. My cousin, a yoga and mindfulness... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Good DoctorFinding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with particularly severe disease can have an even harder... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments