Shared Decision Making in Asthma ManagementHave you had a trip to the Emergency Room for your asthma and had to make a decision? Maybe you were presented with options to pick from or you were... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Th2 Dominant AsthmaAbout 10% of the world’s population has a diagnosis of asthma. This means they have asthma genes. And these asthma genes are activated. About 50% of these asthmatics have Th2 dominant... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Cleaning Your Nebulizer Canister KitsRecently, one of our writers penned an article about nebulizers. However, I would like to "add my 2 cents"! We have been using home nebulizers for the last 19 years... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Knowing When To See The DoctorSpring always seems to bring on changes in my symptoms. All those environmental triggers are out in full force. While I am happy to ditch winter boots and puffy coats, I... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Do I Have To Tell You I Have Asthma?I really enjoy teaching people with asthma how to better manage their disease. Collaborating with clinicians on how to improve the patient/doctor relationship is extremely rewarding. It's empowering to lobby... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
When Personal Experience is Taken as a RecommendationWhile I agree the title “Patient Expert” is valid and warranted for use in reference to many patients, most people (thankfully) understand that many of us are not medical professionals... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Air Pollution, Asthma, and Heart HealthResearch published in the European Heart Journal on March 12, 2019, made a shocking statement: air pollution now kills more people than smoking. When I heard this fact offhandedly mentioned... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma becoming COPD. Here's what to know. A 2004... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Asthma a Disability?“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the answer is yes. But, it’s good to know... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips to Deal With New TriggersAsthma is a disease that changes over time. Chances are almost certain that the asthma you have today will not be the same asthma you will have in 10 years... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Rib Pain From Coughing?Yep, it can happen. Thought you could only hurt your ribs in an accident? Well, there are a lot of ways to hurt ribs - accidents, sports, reaching/lifting/twisting, or sneezing... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
5 Tips to Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma ControlTrigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with your asthma triggers and you have the best... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the HeatIt may only be the beginning of the spring season in most areas of the United States, but summer is coming, and with it, hot and sometimes humid weather. And, unfortunately... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Histamines in Our Health FoodsFor most of my life, I was taking a cocktail of antihistamines and allergy medications to control my asthma. My allergies were all over the place but constantly flared with... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Avoid An Asthma Inhaler-Induced Sore ThroatDo you experience a sore throat or hoarseness regularly, especially after using your asthma inhaler? Apparently quite a few of our readers do, because we were recently asked to do... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
What You Need to Know About Updraft Nebulizer Treatment for AsthmaHave you heard of updraft treatment for asthma? Are you wondering what it is or if it could help you in managing your asthma? If so, keep reading. If you're... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pithy History of Allergies: Part 2Let us continue on our journey through allergy history. Nothing is known about allergies in the primitive world. That’s not to say there weren’t people who suffered from them. But... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Pithy History Of AllergiesSo many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said, here’s a short and sweet history of allergies... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Asthma Equipment vs. COPD EquipmentAsthma and COPD are similar diseases. They can both be managed with equipment at your home. Some of this equipment is the same for both diseases. Although, some tend to... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keeping Your Medication Information SafeOn a recent post, a Asthma.Net community member mentioned they struggle to dispose of their old medications because of the huge hassle it is to block off your personal information... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments