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
Didn’t You Know Your Severity?The other day I was in the online patient portal for my primary care physician (PCP). I was scheduling an appointment with her for a reason that was totally unrelated... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Half of This, Half of That"“The work of being a patient can be a fulfilling part of a person’s life. There are the small triumphs of figuring out how to get through the day without... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?Most people spend time in or around chlorinated swimming pools during summer. It’s like a modern staple of vacations and warm summer days. As adults, sometimes we swim with the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Public Health - Helping When Doctors Run Out of Time!I work in the field of public health, but most people have no idea what that means - or what we do. Even though public health has been around for... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stress & Asthma -- What's the Connection?Has anyone ever told you -- or at least hinted -- that your asthma is "all in your head?" Luckily, this doesn't happen too much these days, but there was... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-CheckIt’s June 1, and I haven’t spent more than two weeks at home since the beginning of March. The longest span I spent away from home at once (and ever... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Those Dog-Gone Allergies Are BackSo, I’m sitting on my porch. I can hear the chirping of birds. I watch as two squirrels chase each other. Wait! Over there a crow and a robin look... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Swimming Beneficial To Asthmatics?Swimming has long been recommended for kids with exercise-induced asthma (EIA). It was recognized as an ideal way for them to stay fit and healthy. Recent concerns about chlorine in... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Does Reversible Mean?So, you often hear that asthma is reversible. What does this mean anyway? Here’s what to know. No. There is no cure for asthma. Asthma the disease is chronic. This... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
On the Move: Neighborhood "Walkability" and Asthma RiskRecently, my aunt was looking to purchase a new home. Some real estate sites featured this thing called a “Walk Score”, comprised of the “walkability" from the home to nearby... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Students Self-Carry Their Asthma Inhaler in Schools?Sending your child to school when they have asthma can be scary. Can your child access their medication quickly, or is it locked in a cabinet in the nurse’s office?... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments