Asthma Affects Each of Us DifferentlyBack in 1985, I spent time in an asthma hospital. One day I attended a class about asthma. The attendees were me and about eight other teenage asthmatics. At one... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma and IVF TreatmentsFor those having a difficult time getting pregnant, there are several courses one can take to have children, all thanks to modern medicine. Apart from natural conception, one has the... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What People With Asthma Need to Know About Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)Are you wondering what the heck a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA, for short) even is? If so, I had the same thought first time I heard that term. Turns out... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Immunity Fun FactsI have been on a recent quest to wrap my head around lung immunity for a couple of reasons. I was so pleased to stumble upon an amazingly quick and... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk SymptomsI have written in the past more times than I can count about how asthma is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease. There are such a wide variety of symptoms and no... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Understanding Well-Controlled Severe AsthmaLike all asthma, severe asthma isn't just one "thing." Just as asthma itself can be mild, moderate, severe, allergic, non-allergic, exercise-induced, not exercise-induced--the fancy term for the differences experienced between... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
1984: The Best Year Of My LifeI watched the movie Wonder Woman 1984 with a friend. After watching it, my friend and I discussed it. I said it was nostalgic in a way, with the now... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Studies On Weight And AsthmaWeight can be a touchy subject, but it can be an important thing to talk about, especially if you have a chronic condition like asthma. There have been several studies... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma And Sleeping Positions: What's The Link?Those who have asthma can attest that triggers happen at any time of the day, but for many asthmatics, their respiratory condition can be especially challenging at night. Known as... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Let’s Talk Asthma GuidelinesA few years ago, I wrote “10 Best Asthma Discoveries Of All Time.” Number six on that list was the creation of asthma guidelines. So, what are asthma guidelines? How... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?When I was growing up, I was taught to avoid talking about politics and religion. Especially at family dinners. This past year has made that impossible - especially if you... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma WinsSometimes life just feels turbulent--and our asthma journey can feel that way as well. In a recent sit down with my specialist, we looked at the plot/graph of my asthma... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should I Have Houseplants If I Have Asthma?The only houseplant I own is not even a plant, exactly. It’s a cactus, her name is Marge, because when I got her as a birthday present several years ago... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Asthma And Its PlaymatesHere I am on what feels like the billionth day of quarantine. Unfortunately for me, even if COVID-19 weren't invading our lives so persistently, right now I think I’d still... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Potential Dangers Of Liquid Nitrogen On AsthmaNitrogen is one of the most abundant gases on the planet, and it can be used for both medical purposes and preserving food. However, in the past few years, liquid... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Asthma Research As patients, sometimes it can feel like medicine moves too slow. We depend on new treatments, better medications and superior understandings to manage chronic conditions, like asthma. Although it can... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cold Temperatures Triggering Your Asthma?Brrr! I'm looking out my office window at beautiful snow-covered mountains. And my lungs are fine - as long as I am inside. Once I step outside, they get cranky... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Views: Lifestyle Adjustments After An Asthma DiagnosisAfter being diagnosed with asthma, there are several lifestyle changes many asthmatics make in order to avoid attacks and flare-ups. Living with asthma can be extremely challenging. Asthma can affect... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Coping With Medication-Induced Muscle CrampsI’m fortunate that most of my medications don’t generally cause side effects. Aside from occasional bouts of tachycardia (high heart rate) or shakiness with increased doses of my rescue inhaler... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments66 comments