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
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding TSLP in Asthma“Give me a T!” “Give me an S!” “Give me an L!” “Give me a P!” What does that give you? TSLP! When I first heard about TSLP, all I... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Assuming Will Never Make Your Symptoms Go Away!“ASSUME. Making an ass out of u and me.” A teacher once wrote that on the chalkboard. He said we are all tempted to do it, and it is never... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Pros And Cons Of Not Getting Sick in 2020As I write this, it is 12/28/2020, meaning there 4 days left in this year. As I looked back on this year, I realized that neither my partner nor I... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hi, It’s Your Asthma, Are You Listening?Have you ever noticed that no matter how well your asthma is controlled it can come up and hit you very unexpectedly and really hard? As if it needs to... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lung Exercises For People With AsthmaIt’s a known fact that when you want to improve muscle strength, exercising the target muscles consistently can build muscle mass. The same is true for your lungs - just... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hospital Bag At The Ready!When I was pregnant, one of the best pieces of advice I received was to make sure to have my hospital bag packed way ahead of time. That way, if... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does Your Skin Color Affect An Oxygen Monitor?As an asthma nerd, I am always trying keep up on the latest happenings in the asthma world. Even after 21 years of dealing with asthma, I can learn something new! The... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma and Art A friend of mine once told me, “...we live to experience art.”; a phrase that has stuck with me through many phases of my artistic career. We all appreciate art... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Alcohol... For Asthma?After posting the article, "Community Views: Frequent Nighttime Asthma Symptoms" on our Facebook page, many community members chimed in with what helps them manage common nighttime asthma symptoms. Interestingly, there... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Animal Crossing And Asthma: When Asthma Thoughts Infiltrate An Unrealistic Virtual ExistenceThe year is 2020: we are all staying home more than usual, and video games can be purchased without even setting down your device. And like many of you, I... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments