Complications of Asthma vs. Complications of COPDBoth asthma and COPD can sometimes flare up. This is often referred to as asthma or COPD exacerbations. With asthma, these episodes are usually referred to as asthma attacks. With...reactions2comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...reactions1comment
Differences Between Asthma and COPDAsthma and COPD are similar in many ways. They are also different in many ways. Here is a list of the differences between asthma and COPD. So, there are many...reactions13comments
Time for Asthma Camps!School is almost out, and many parents are making plans for summer camp. I used to dread every summer because my two sons with asthma would go to Scout camp...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions40comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions26comments
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...reactionscomments
