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
Striving for a Better Heart With AsthmaSomething that we are consistently reminded of, as asthmatics, is our heart health. In recent years the correlation between heart disease and asthma has become more intertwined, especially in adults... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
List Of Potential Asthma TriggersAsthma is a multifaceted disease. It’s a heterogeneous disease, meaning it presents differently from one person to another. So, this means that one person may have many different asthma triggers... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma and Heart HealthWhen you think of asthma, you automatically think of the lungs and how they work to keep our bodies oxygenated and us breathing easy. There is one more piece to... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Hotels Stays When You Have AsthmaI recently drove across the country when I moved from California to the Washington DC area. The move was stressful; I donated, sold, or gave away everything I owned. All... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why is Animal Dander an Asthma Trigger?My partner and I recently went to visit my dad. The visit was brief, but unfortunately, my partner had to stay in the backyard for the majority of the time... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Air Quality: What is PM10?Unlike VOCs and PM2.5 which I was only 99% clueless about, I can provide little pre-knowledge on the subject of particulate matter 10. In other words, I was 100% clueless... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Describe Your Cough?I was at a recent follow-up appointment trying to find relief for an especially challenging cough. A medical professional recently asked me to describe my cough as part of a... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Be an Asthma Friendly Secret SantaEarlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after all, my current coworkers are two provinces away!)... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seeing A Pulmonologist For The First TimeI have been thinking a lot about my respiratory care and I could not help but think back to my first respiratory referral to a pulmonologist. While it was not... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Post Asthma Attack EuphoriaSo you can’t breathe. You’re miserable. You’re panicky. You’re sitting on the edge of the bed all frogged up after an asthma attack. A nurse puts a hep lock into... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't WorkHave you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll probably hear phrases like “move with your breath”... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments