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
Why I ContributeWarm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my reasons for wanting to share my experiences as... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cockroach AllergiesAllergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a common allergen is not often discussed, which most... By Samuel Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Intimate With AsthmaMy partner, who has asthma, decided that he wanted to incorporate more cardio into his workout routine. He decided that he would incorporate running, walking, and hiking into his workout... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Allergy TestingNothing goes together quite like asthma and allergies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, but terrible and unenjoyable. If you are reading this and have asthma, it is likely that... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Going? So, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Like millions of others, I decided I better lose some weight. That should bode well for better asthma control. So, how’s that... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Humidity And Asthma: Is My House Humid Enough?It’s pretty established that cold or dry air—or cold AND dry air!—can cause asthma symptoms. This is because without enough humidity in the air we are breathing into our lungs... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?What exactly is pollen? According to the Oxford dictionary, pollen is: noun "A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Link Between Asthma and PneumoniaIt would seem that my family has lung complications coded into our genome. I have asthma, my father suffers from chronic bronchitis, and my sister would get pneumonia almost every... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Urinary Incontinence When CoughingThe middle of the night hacking had made a comeback, a combination of an exacerbation and a wicked infection. I am just coming off another exacerbation, and I am really... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Making The Switch To Fragrance-FreeA couple of years before I got asthma, I developed symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity. Before asthma symptoms were added to the mix, headaches, nausea, and general shakiness affected me... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Milk Bad For Asthma?Milk is one of those controversial foods - some people are die-hard fans, while others won’t touch it with a ten-foot pole. Milk products have been hot topics in the... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Do I Have Asthma?I’m often asked what caused my asthma. Was I born with it? Was it from catching bronchitis? Did I smoke cigarettes? (No.) One uninformed person insisted that drinking alcohol while... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Why Do Colds Hit Asthmatics Harder Than Non-Asthmatics?Respiratory viruses affect all of us. They enact an immune response that causes airway inflammation, and this inflammation causes cold symptoms. If you have asthma, this response may hit you... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Men With AsthmaAsthma has no discretion; it will tighten its grip around a person of any sex, age, ethnicity, or body type. As a disease with many different variables and pathologies, it... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Asthma Support Checklist For Loved OnesDoes your family not quite understand your asthma? Is your asthma not taken seriously amongst your friends? Does your boyfriend or girlfriend want to help manage your asthma, but doesn't... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Dark Side of AsthmaI want to get real for a minute about mental health and asthma. No one on earth would wish to have asthma. At least no one who has ever actually... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for a 5-Year-Old? Yep!For those of you who don't know what RSV is, it stands for respiratory syncytial virus and it can be nasty stuff. Usually, it mimics a mild cold and has... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? About 57% of asthmatics cough. Sometimes it’s the first sign of an impending asthma attack. Sometimes it’s chronic, or seemingly always there. Sometimes it’s the only symptom experienced. So, what... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments