The Art of Learning if a Medicine is WorkingEver wonder if an asthma medicine is working for you? This was the topic of a discussion I had today with an asthmatic coworker. We concluded that the best way... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: The New NormalAfter walking into a store recently, my partner and I were assaulted by the fumes of strong chemical cleaners. Since we started in-store shopping after the pandemic, this seems to... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Asthma?22 years ago today, our lives changed forever. My middle son was 5 at the time, and he was sick with a cold (again). He seemed really pale, listless, and... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s GoingWhen I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of control. I was taking two daily controller medicines:... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another A+ for Dr. Smartypants: An Awesome Asthma Clinic VisitI had my biannual asthma clinic appointment yesterday. They are always pretty good, and I have been reflecting a lot lately on how excellent my entire care team is right... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Improving Your Self-Advocacy SkillsYou know yourself and your asthma best. So there is no better person to advocate for you than you. By communicating with doctors, all of us develop some self-advocacy skills... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
No Great Love StoryIn my second year in college, I dated someone from my hometown. We kept in touch casually, visiting each other once every month or so. We would order in or... By Rebecca C5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma Support NetworkHaving an asthma support network is effective for feeling in control of my asthma, my emotions, and my self-care. I have had asthma my entire life, beginning as an infant... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Possibility of Dupixent: My Initial ThoughtsI have thought for a few years now that the biologic drug, Dupixent, could possibly be the gold standard medication. Especially for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. I know this because... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely hate. Steroids are an obvious first, but for... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do I Know My Fellow Asthmatics or What? I have been off work for ten days. I vacationed with my kids in Florida. We had a great time, and I feel totally refreshed. I came back to work... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mental Health EmergenciesHaving a chronic illness, like asthma, can greatly impact a person's life. This impact, as well as the challenges or stressors found in everyday life, may have an impact on... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mold and AsthmaI was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream, followed by bird sounds. When I heard the... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Insurance WoesContrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some versions of Pharmacare programs. You can read an... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Give Us a Break, 2022! We are heading swiftly through March and 2022 is not showing any signs of slowing down. To be frank, I did not envisage 2022 being such a poor start for... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma TriggersWhat are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my 3 worst asthma triggers. It was a toss-up... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments100 comments
What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Environmental Factors That Affect AsthmaThere are so many potential asthma triggers out there, and everyone has different ones! Some people really suffer during certain seasons when specific pollen is in the air, and others... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma, can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma since birth, decided he wanted to attend a... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments