Tips for Teaching Your Child Proper Inhaler TechniqueAsthma inhalers are one of the most effective tools for achieving and maintaining steady asthma control. The medicine they deliver is important...reactions3comments
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...reactions9comments
“It’s just a prototype”: When my asthma app dreams came true, and then died seconds laterOne weekend in mid-September, I stood at the back of a classroom at Stanford University Medical School during the MedicineX conference. Up...reactionscomments
Don't Tell Me To Get Rid of My DogFor years, I coordinated an Asthma Home Visit Program. It was a cool idea really - doctors and hospitals referred patients to...reactions2comments
Severe AsthmaAround 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing...reactions2comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions. One strong emotion can be stress...reactions12comments
Essential Oils For Asthma: Separating Myth From FactHave you ever wished for a "more natural approach" to treating your child's or your own asthma than potentially harmful man-made medications?...reactions6comments
Pulmonary Function Testing To Diagnose AsthmaSome refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as...reactionscomments
Asthma Lexicon: The Color Of SputumSo, you are producing sputum, often called mucus. When you do this, you should look at it. I know, it’s gross! Still...reactions6comments
Understanding the Different Stages of AsthmaAsthma, like many diseases, is classified into different levels, or stages. This helps healthcare professionals develop the right plan of care for...reactions9comments
Things You Cannot Do During Severe Asthma AttacksSevere asthma attacks are the worst. If you have not had one, I hope you never do. If you have ever had...reactions24comments
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...reactions25comments
Asthma in Mainstream(ish) Media: Teen Fiction BooksI recently posted a prompt in an asthma discussion group that I moderate about books with characters that have asthma. Forgetting I...reactionscomments
Differences in Asthma Care Between the US and UKI recently had the opportunity to join a support group for people with severe asthma. The group is based out of the...reactions1comment
Rotating Injectable MedicationsOver the last few years, I have been prescribed some different injectable medicines. I have never been afraid of needles, they just...reactions1comment
Out of Stock - But Not Out of LuckEverything seems to be in shortage post-pandemic, and asthma medications are definitely not exempt from that! I have had my fair share...reactions7comments
Bronchial ThermoplastySix years ago my severe asthma was completely out of control. The 5 daily asthma medications and frequent ER visits and hospitalizations...reactions6comments
Getting Ahead of My AsthmaThe one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I...reactionscomments
The Friends That Make It All BetterLiving with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of...reactionscomments
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it...reactionscomments
