Asthma From A Dad's Point of ViewOn our way back from a long road trip, I realized that even though asthma is my entire life's focus now (personally and professionally), it's not for my husband. Many... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Common Asthma Triggers: AllergensIf you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen can occur for various reasons. This is one reason it is so important to have a rescue inhaler handy regardless of... By AWorkman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Asthma InhalersI just got free Symbicort for a year. Yay! And it was easy. Well, sort of. This is actually the second time I got a free inhaler for a year... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Lung Sound Terms To KnowAsthma tends to create some interesting lung sounds. So, doctors will probably want to listen to your lung sounds when they see you. What they hear can help them diagnose... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Should I Do?I hear this quite a bit when I help families with their asthma. They want me to tell them what to do. But I can't. I tell the families that... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FeNO Testing and AsthmaThere is a test that can be done to quantitatively measure inflammation in the lungs in those with eosinophilic/allergic asthma, as well as how well your inhaled corticosteroids are doing... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do Your Seasonal Allergies Get Worse in Summer?I consider summer to be my second-worst asthma season (after winter) due to the heat and humidity. However, a family friend recently commented that while she used to just have... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Action Plans and the KiddosAsthma action plans are an integral part of managing asthma. It is important for any and all asthmatics to have one, regardless of their age and/or asthma severity. Children are... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding the Different Stages of AsthmaAsthma, like many diseases, is classified into different levels, or stages. This helps healthcare professionals develop the right plan of care for each person who has asthma. But what does... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Biologics Are Approved For Asthma?So, at the present time, there are only five biologics approved for asthma. Here is a list of these biologics along with a brief description of how they work. To... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fatigue and Asthma: My ExperienceThe staff at Asthma.net recently completed a survey with people who have asthma called Asthma In America. It examined a number of different factors, including asthma symptoms and their impact... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Stuck in the YellowI have written all about asthma action plans in the past and really stressed their importance. If you are unfamiliar with what an asthma action plan is, it’s a written... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's All This Asthma Stuff? Part 2Part 1 of "What's all this asthma stuff?" talked about metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers and spacers. Today we're going to talk about: A peak flow meter is a... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Silent Asthma: What You Need to KnowWe had a request from our readers for more information about "silent asthma." I was not real familiar with that term, so I went to the internet to find out... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Smoothies: Refreshing, Or An Asthma Trigger?The Hubster and I stopped for a bite to eat at a sandwich shop, and I couldn’t resist their special - a tropical flavored smoothie. With temperatures outside near 98... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Triggered by my TriggersAn asthma trigger is anything that causes your asthma to act up. There are many different things that can be considered an asthma trigger and each person will have their... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst NightmareNow that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when the weather will begin to cool down. Cool... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
A Paper-Chase for PatientsA glossy insert slides out of the Weekend USA Today as I opened it to skim the news and lifestyle sections on my Amtrak home from vacation. The title font... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Seven (Plus!) Quick Physical Activity Ideas You Can Do Right NowEven though I know it makes me feel good, and even though I have an entire degree in the subject, exercise is still one of those things that I struggle... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do Only Some People Get Asthma?The question of all questions. Why is it that only some people develop asthma and allergies? Why don’t we all develop these annoying ailments? According to one educated guess, the... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments