Cinnamon and AsthmaDoes anyone remember the cinnamon challenge? If you don't, that's probably a good thing! This silly challenge was a social media sensation where people attempted to swallow 1 teaspoon of... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!Disclaimer (Updated July 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has this warning because it... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Community Views: The Lesser-Known Side Effects of AsthmaWhen most people think about asthma, they think about asthma attacks and inhalers. However, this diagnosis is so much more than that. Not only does it have emotional impacts, but... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Planting Seeds: Getting What You Want From Your DoctorI hope my doctor doesn’t read this. As of this writing, he has no idea I am an asthma advocate. I don’t want him to read this because this article... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Old Med That is New to MeMy asthma is in the severe persistent category. I’ve been in this category for almost a decade. I was first diagnosed with asthma when I was eight and it was... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Wearing a Mask For Outdoor Asthma TriggersI don't know about you, but it seems that every time I reach into a pocket, purse, backpack, or glove compartment of my car I find a mask. At the... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Views: My Most Annoying Asthma SymptomThere is no easy part of living with asthma. For many people, asthma is something they deal with every day. It shows up in a handful of ways, with a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Steroids, Salt, and My Delectable Moon FaceOne of the worst things about spending my whole life taking steroids is managing the side effects. It has been nothing short of complete misery! I have a high propensity... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Welcome to Summer... with Asthma!Summer is upon us! For many of us, Summer can be one of our worst asthma seasons. Personally, it comes second to winter in terms of my worst asthma seasons... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Subjective AsthmaSometimes it feels like my asthma is completely subjective. While I have an objective diagnosis of asthma since infancy, it has become so inconsistent over my life and, as a... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Here Comes the Heat and Asthma Attacks!Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola (since we had to have a project to... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Should I Have Allergy Tests Done (Again)?Many of us have allergy tests done early in our asthma journey. I'm hitting ten or more years now since my last round of allergy skin tests, and given my... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: Combating Oral ThrushThrush (also known as Candida) is a fungus that commonly causes white spots on several parts of the body, including the tongue. Those with weakened immune systems are more prone... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Summer Recreation For AsthmaticsI am currently in the midst of a stay-at-home vacation (staycation). I got a bunch of cleaning done around my house. Then I decided to participate in some recreation. It’s... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Feeling "Meh"Have you been on a treatment regimen that you thought was going to work well? Everyone (care team, family, and your peeps) felt optimistic, but you were just not sure... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Preclinical Trials for a New Asthma VaccineAs we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma research over the years, which has luckily greatly... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Could Asthma Protect Us From COVID-19?Asthma was initially listed as high risk for COVID-19. In fact, the CDC still lists moderate to severe asthma as high risk. That said, there is evidence out there that... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)When I first heard this term a while back I thought it was silly. That is until the day I actually felt the “fear of missing out” (FOMO). A group of... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Eating Smart May Help With Your AsthmaFor the last few years, I have been eating a high-fiber diet with the view of eating cleaner to help with my eczema. However, I am learning that eating a... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like asthma can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments