Asthma MemesAsthma is one of those conditions that many people think they understand. They may think of a kid on the playground using their inhaler in the middle of a game... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Asthma and EDACEDAC is the acronym for excessive dynamic airway collapse. It means the "soft tissue of the posterior wall of the trachea bulges forward and touches the anterior wall during tidal... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Mediators of InflammationIn respiratory therapy (RT) school, I learned that asthma is caused by an overactive immune response. It begins with your immune system identifying something as harmful. Then it releases mediators of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Prepared for the Summer MonthsI would say the thing that most has the worst effect on my asthma is grass and tree pollens. If I look back at all my hospital admissions as a... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How My Asthma Reacted To Ripping Up CarpetI recently wrote about my anxiety related to buying our 120-year-old home, and the prospect of ripping up the 20-year-old, high-pile carpet throughout the entire upstairs. I’m back to say... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Hate Needles! Good Thing I Don't Need Them For Asthma! Phew!I was watching the news and saw videos of people getting the COVID vaccine. There was a man and a woman in different clinics, both getting their vaccine, both were... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and Back PainHave you experienced back pain due to your asthma, perhaps from frequent coughing and chest tightness? What do you do to manage your back pain? There was that soreness that... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Effect of Ginger on AsthmaCertain things besides your prescribed asthma medication can help you find relief from asthma symptoms, including coffee, tea, cold air, fresh air, humidifiers, and even alcohol. Sometimes there is science... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Ways You Can Easily Advocate for AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month. It’s that time of year we take extra steps to help get the word out about our disease. Here are six simple things you and... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Many people with asthma have had someone tell them to “stop overreacting” or “just breathe.” For some reason, not everyone takes asthma seriously. However, asthma is a serious condition... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise AnxietyA friend and I were talking the other day about asthma and exercise. She was telling me how she had pretty bad asthma when she was younger. Now that she... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Raking Leaves: That Spring Job I Do But Probably Shouldn'tI considered hiring it out this year. There is a kid I know who would do it for $20. But after being cooped up inside all winter, it feels nice... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Honey: It Tastes Good, But Can it Benefit Asthma?It’s common to enjoy a dollop of honey in a cup of tea or on top of peanut butter toast, and it’s also becoming a common ingredient in cough drops... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Saltwater Adventure (Except Not the Fun Kind): On Nasal SprayWhen I was first diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, I hadn’t even realized I was having nasal symptoms. Unlike the date of my asthma diagnosis, which has been burned into my... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Nocturnal Asthma and What Causes It?Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night coughing, unable to slow your breathing, reaching for your inhaler? This happened to me recently. I noticed that I... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?Editor's note: This article was originally published on our sister site, Sleepapnea.Sleep-Disorders.net by Tamara Sellman. The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is it Asthma? Or Alpha-1?Alpha what? Alpha-1. Never heard of it? Well, most people haven't. I was listening to a presentation at a pre-COVID national asthma conference, and the doctor had a slide titled... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Do You Ever Experience Asthma Forgetfulness?Asthma Forgetfulness. Definition: Experiencing a period where you feel so normal you forget you have asthma. This results in a) partaking in activities that may expose you to your asthma... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Can Tea Help With Asthma Symptoms?Tea is warming, comforting, and soothing...but can it help with asthma symptoms? Many people in the Asthma.net community report that tea is helpful for asthma symptoms that they experience, like... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Wearing a Mask Actually Helped My BreathingDuring this pandemic, I have heard many people complain about having to wear masks. The usual complaints are that it inhibits the amount of air that they are able to... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments