How I Accidentally Got a Second OpinionI cannot count how many helpful articles I have read that suggest “get a second opinion!” Yeah, right. So...I should take time off work, drive an hour to the doctor’s... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Living With Asthma, New FrontiersWhat does living well with asthma mean to you? I have been struggling with what living well with asthma means to me. I set out on an adventure of researching... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Asthma Awareness Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nice Work, Allergy Aware Bake Sale Lady!Sometimes, people with asthma also have food allergies. I don’t have food allergies, but I try to be as allergy-aware as possible. Recently, I went to a bake sale with... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You A Gallant Asthmatic? The perfect asthmatic is flawless. In the past, I have called this person "The Gallant Asthmatic." If there was such an asthmatic, how would we describe them? For the sake... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Compelling Reasons for Other People to Quit FragrancesIf you live with asthma, then there is a good chance that certain scents or fragrances bother you. For some, fragrance can be detrimental. If that's the case, then it's... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Advocating for Food AllergiesI was lucky enough to be invited to a conference sponsored by the Food Allergy Collaborative. They had invited patients to give feedback to the FDA about how food allergies... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Meeting My New DoctorI thought it would take a long time to find a new family doctor. Following some chronically busy line phone calls and a lot of Googling though, I got lucky--within... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome: Could Occupation Have an Impact?We know that asthma and COPD are both chronic conditions of the airways that share some clinical features and symptoms and lead to breathing difficulties. A basic definition of Asthma-COPD... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are Interesting Things Said At Your Doctor’s Appointments? I’m sure there are people who have had more doctor’s appointments than I have. I don’t doubt that. But I think I rank up there in the top ten percent... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Asthma AdvocacyI was looking back through my advocacy work and areas of asthma that I have been championing for. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to be involved... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Night Asthma Nearly Had Its Wicked Way With MeEven now, when I think back to those early hours of that morning in 1993, it leaves me feeling oddly numb and lucky as hell. I remember it vividly. My... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Severe Asthma and Preparing to Start Over with a New DoctorA few months ago I found out through my mom that our family doctor would be closing her practice and moving out of the province. I don't think our family... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Good and Bad Side of PrednisoneI have mentioned this once or twice over the years (actually I mention it all the time...note the sarcasm). But I really hate wildfire smoke. A year ago, Middle Son... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Community Views: Singulair ExperiencesSingulair, also known as montelukast, is one of those asthma meds you either love or hate. It is an immunosuppressant, reduces inflammation, and stops the airways from narrowing. We asked... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Food Chemicals That May Cause Asthma SymptomsSometimes food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities may act as triggers for asthma attacks. Common food allergies include dairy, gluten, shellfish, nuts, and sesame. These are all required to be labeled... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Advent of the FlutterI cannot recall the exact moment when I was given a flutter device by my doctor, or indeed, if I was given one at all. I may have bought it... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Wildfires Have Become a New Worrisome Summertime Asthma TriggerI've lived in the western United States for the past 16 years and have come to accept that wildfires during the summer months are just a way of life out... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Hmmm...Should I Go To The Hospital?For those of you with asthma, have you ever thought "Hmm...I wonder if I should go to the hospital?" This happened a lot when my kids were little. They were... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Can I Join the Military with Asthma?According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. military currently has 1.3 million active-duty personnel - less than 1 percent of the population. With each branch of the military... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments