Laughing with AsthmaHave you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? They say laughter is the best medicine, perhaps not if you are a person with asthma, then laughter may... By Nicola Saunders2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: What's Hiding In Your Bathroom?Identifying and reducing your asthma triggers are important steps to managing your asthma. Along with the right medication, trigger reduction can go a long way in managing your symptoms. Our... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Inhaler Becomes Less Effective When Doses Run LowMoan alert! I like to think that I know my body pretty well. Having had chronic asthma all my life I am well versed to spotting little changes in how... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?For me, there are certain feelings I get after severe asthma attacks. My definition of a "severe" asthma attack is one that requires me to take systemic steroids, and usually... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Is It Okay to Ask My Doctor for a Different Inhaler?I was teaching an asthma education session to a client the other day, and they asked if was okay to ask their doctor for a different inhaler. The question took... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Finding Motivation in the New NormalThese times feel wacky, with world events, a landscape in whiplash from covid19. I am feeling challenged by the new normal and defining what the "new normal" is for my... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Inhalers: A True LuxuryIn the years I have lived with asthma, I have racked up a lot of experiences regarding my chronic illness, whether intentional or not. My asthma management is quite high... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Should Everyone Know About Asthma?During awareness month, we have asked our advocates a series of questions that we hoped would start conversations within this community. We asked questions about the hardest part of asthma... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Wheezy MorningsAs an asthma patient, mornings are more often than not a little tricky. I don’t exactly know what happens during the night but come the early hours of the morning... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Have You Experienced Asthma While On Vacation? I Have!As a kid, I had some harrowing asthma experiences during vacations. I can remember at least five times mom and dad had to halt their vacations to take me to... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Ask the Advocates: Explain the Hardest Part of Having AsthmaWhen you have asthma or are the caregiver to someone with asthma, you understand how difficult asthma can be. During asthma awareness month, it is important to start conversations about... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Technology to the Rescue!What tools do you use to help manage your asthma? I have learned to utilize many things to help manage my lifelong asthma. There are obvious tools like your medications, your... By Linda Foy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's VisitFor two years, I was seeing an asthma and allergy specialist. He came highly recommended after I had a serious asthma attack that required an emergency room visit. I liked... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Would You Do With One Day Free of Asthma?If you could be free of asthma for one day, what would you do? Would you do things that normally trigger your asthma? Would you still do the exact same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Ask the Advocates: Why Is It Important to Recognize Asthma Awareness Month?May is Asthma Awareness Month! Being a community called Asthma.net, you could guess that we are prepared and excited to recognize this month so we bring awareness to this chronic... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Enter to Win: Asthma Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway"The Asthma Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" This Asthma Awareness Month, we are giving away the ultimate package! Prioritizing asthma care and treatment... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!To quote Rex from the movie Toy Story, "Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!" Parenthood. It can be a long-awaited time for many of us - but it can also... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Head for the Mountains Kid!For as long as I can remember I have had wonderful and amazing doctors that have taken care of me over the years. I have said before that I was... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Tell Me About Your PhenotypeI was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been enthusiastically cheering them on as they try to... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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