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
Quercetin and AsthmaWalking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise myself when I realize there are certain vitamins... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Farmers Burning Orchards *Cough Cough*Spring is finally here, and it's been a beautiful day. I decided to take a break from working at home and take a quick stroll around the block. My neighbors... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma and AutoimmunityIf you have asthma, your immune system reacts to certain triggers. It causes your airways to narrow and increases inflammation. These reactions then lead to the symptoms of asthma. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Love Spring (It Just Doesn't Love Me Back)I love spring. I look forward to it all winter long. Yet spring does not love me back. I live on the northwest shore of Lake Michigan. It rarely gets... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Criteria for Changing BiologicsI was having a conversation recently with another asthmatic about the number of patients we know who have changed or are switching biologics. While every patient is different, it seemed... By Dia SWS4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Being Diagnosed Asthmatic in the Late 70s Was Bad Luck!Being diagnosed with asthma as a child is bad luck - full stop. So, this article is not going to be ranting, "I've had it worse than you." That is... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Bronchial ThermoplastySix years ago my severe asthma was completely out of control. The 5 daily asthma medications and frequent ER visits and hospitalizations were taking their toll on my body. My... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is an Allergic Load?I was listening to a webinar, and I heard the doctor say something about an “allergic load.” What is he talking about? Most of us with asthma also have allergies... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments