Life With SputumHave you ever stumbled about a picture in your camera reel and thought, "why do I have this?" I was recently looking for a photo I had taken and I... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Holistic Approach to Living with AsthmaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Ceaser’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic on naturopathic medicine— a holistic approach to those living with asthma. The techniques below are not recommended to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Anxiety About Moving Into a 120-Year Old HouseMy asthma is well-controlled. What does that mean? It means that I don't require steroids except for when I'm sick or the season change really disrupts my respiratory system. I... By Samantha Costa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Choosing Summer Activities for Kids With Asthma and AllergiesSeriously, I'm wondering how it is already March! And, though here in Winnipeg we face the possibility of massive snowstorms through April on some occasions, Summer is right around the... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
#AsthmaProblems Solution Kit Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the #AsthmaProblems Solution Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is This Scented?!When I buy shampoos, lotions, soaps, and detergents, I normally go for unscented or sometimes a more "natural" scent from essential oils. One of my partner's asthma triggers is fragrance... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Empowering Kids to Take Charge of Their AsthmaI have been a respiratory therapist for 17 years. I knew from the time I was a child that this is what I wanted my career and life’s passion to... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Worst Cities for AllergiesIt's that time of year again. Allergy season has already started and my family of 5 is miserable. It's only February, so how are seasonal allergies here ALREADY?! Is that... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Have That Discussion With Your DoctorI normally don’t discuss what happens at my doctor visits. If you are a regular follower of mine you know that’s not true. As a writer and asthma advocate, I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma, Allergies, Twins: Exploring the GeneticsI go through phases in what I choose for reading material that can best be broken into themes. With some other random things thrown in, the 170 books I’ve read... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Fresh Air Actually Help With Asthma Symptoms?"Maybe you just need some fresh air." If you have asthma, this might be a phrase that someone has said to you while you were experiencing an asthma flare-up or... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What If I Never Had Asthma? What Would My Life Be Like? “If you had one wish, would you wish you never had asthma?” I have been asked this question, or some version of it, many times in my life. I have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are You Listening?Are you listening? The question that I have wanted to ask my doctor on a couple of occasions. This question can be the source of a great amount of frustration... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How FeNO Testing Can Aid Asthma Diagnosis and TreatmentHave you ever heard of FeNO testing for asthma? It is a type of test that was recently endorsed by the updated Asthma Treatment Guidelines. A national panel of many... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Got a Hoarder in the House?As an asthma educator, I am always on the lookout for any information that could help other people. My latest attempt to expand my knowledge was listening to a webinar... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Exercise Immunology As an exercise science nerd, I am very excited about the field of exercise immunology. You may be asking yourself what exercise immunology may be. Exercise immunology looks at the relationship... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Perfume Allergies in the WorkplaceI’m sure you have that one person you work with, or maybe a family member or friend, that drenches themselves in some sort of fragrance. More often than not, it... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Can You Die From an Asthma Attack?Sadly, yes, you can die from an asthma attack. Every day in America, 10 people die from asthma. Many of you reading this may have lost a friend or loved... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
10 Facts About Me and ExerciseI have now been blogging since October of 2007. Since then, my first post every year has been about exercise, dieting, and/or getting in shape. After finishing last year’s post... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What My Twitter Followers Want to Know about AsthmaSometimes writer's block leads to great experiments. Tonight, staring at a blank Evernote window after scrolling Google News for inspiration, I tweeted the following: Twitter, i’m trying to write a... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments