My Allergy-Proof HouseWhen I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50 this past January, I felt happy. A friend... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Personal Asthma TestDo you have an activity that tests your asthma or that you may use as a gauge for how you are doing? My general goal is to not have asthma... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving With Asthma: Part IISo, let’s begin where I left off with "The Moving Dilemma," which was about the impact of packing on asthma. Today I’d like to dive into the actual move. If... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Reasons Why People Don't Take Asthma SeriouslyWe recently asked the community what type of content they wanted to see more of on our Facebook page and website. There were a variety of responses (thank you!) and... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Services You Can Get Through TelehealthTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There's My "Eating Cough" AgainBoth of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle son said, "There goes my eating cough again."... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: The KitchenOne of the keys to managing asthma is reducing or avoiding contact with our triggers. Identifying the triggers that make our asthma worse is the first step in reducing them... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Asthma Awareness Month 2020 “Self-Care” Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Asthma.net Asthma Awareness Month 2020 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Ignore The Early Warning Signs!Asthma is not a one-size-fits-all disease. Not all asthma is the same. What sets my asthma off might not bother yours at all. We are all unique--and so is our... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Moving DilemmaMoving is no fun! Packing is really no fun, especially with asthma. So, I reported on the "Renting Dilemma." I gave up on renting and moved on to the "Looking... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where to Find Telehealth ServicesIt can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Swallowing and AsthmaWho knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and I likely should have cut the potato smaller... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Using a Neti Pot for Asthma and AllergiesIf you are hip to the world of alternative and complementary medicine, you may have heard of a neti pot. A neti pot originates from the ancient Indian healing system... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and NextSpring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice but to stay home. We aren’t usually told... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments