Community Views: Frequent Nighttime Asthma SymptomsAsthma symptoms can pop up at any place and at any time of the day. Sleep disturbances are common in those living with asthma in which approximately 75% of asthmatics... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Am The Face Of AsthmaEver Google yourself? I do from time to time for kicks and grins. When I Google my name I come up #1 in the search engine, and #2, #3, and... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Breathe Clear In The New Year Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Breathe Clear In The New Year Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Quest For A Flu Shot In 2020For at least 11 flu seasons now, as long as I’ve had asthma, I’ve had a flu shot. To protect myself and others, it just makes sense. Every year, public... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Around The WorldWorldwide, 339 million people experience asthma. It is not limited to one part of the world, and you might wonder, "Is asthma is experienced differently in different parts of the... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?The subject of asthmatics and pets has been discussed in doctors' offices and heavily searched online for years. Even though the presence of pets in the home can trigger asthma... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Common Cold Links To Asthma ExacerbationsI am sure we have all heard it, lived it, or told someone about how a cold was connected to an asthma exacerbation. I have loosely understood why this is... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mucus ManagementThis summer has brought high pollen counts and wildfire smoke; both of these are allergens and can, unfortunately, increase mucus production. At the end of August, my partner and I... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature for communities... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Skin and Asthma ConnectionsAsthma is often an invisible illness, it presents primarily experiential and sometimes an auditory group of symptoms. However, asthma can be linked to visible conditions as well. This is an... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Wacky Weather ChangesI moved to the Midwest a few years ago and I have absolutely loved having all four seasons which was something I had never experienced before as I was born... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Links Between Asthma And HivesI have dealt with asthma my entire life. I also have experienced hives from time to time. Often I have wondered if this is unique to me, or if other... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Dehumidifiers For AsthmaToo little moisture in the air and too much moisture in the air can both be asthma triggers. Humidity is a common asthma trigger; the complicated part is that different... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Is Ice Cream An Asthma Trigger?Has anyone ever experienced tightness in their chest after eating ice cream? I do, and I cough sporadically in the 15 minutes following a modest serving of it, but I... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Truth About Asthma: What Non-Asthmatics Should KnowWhen it comes to understanding asthma, the public pushes a big misconception that asthma isn’t a big deal. Shedding light on the harsh realities of asthma can bring awareness and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
What Is A Dust Mite And Why Can It Trigger Asthma Symptoms?We’re all too familiar with the light layers of dust that can accumulate on our surfaces and furniture after we haven’t cleaned for a few days. In addition to being... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Potential Links Between Hypertension And AsthmaI have dealt with asthma my entire life and also have high blood pressure. Of course, these are two different diseases with different treatment strategies, but still, I was wondering... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Fires In ColoradoIt seems like everywhere you go, there is a trigger for your asthma. That’s been my experience. When I lived on the east coast of the United States and Canada... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Air Purifiers - Part 1: What Are Air Purifiers Supposed To Do, Exactly?Back in December, I purchased an air purifier. And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? I’ve now spent the past 7 months using it alongside a... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Find Your ReasonMy mama’s first words when I told her I was thinking of starting CrossFit were “That is not a good idea. I don’t think you should be doing that as... By Nicola Saunders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
