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
History Of Smoking For AsthmaFor most of history, asthmatics inhaled smoke. Do you believe it? It's true. This was the only means of inhaling asthma medicines. It was the only way of obtaining breathing... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma Home Visit ProgramsDid you know that some states in the U.S. have asthma home visit programs? They allow health educators and community health workers to visit people in their homes and help... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
8 Asthma Remedies You May RememberListed here are old asthma treatments from the 20th century. Most of these were top-line asthma medicines at one time. Most are now off the market. Those that remain are... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments100 comments
Give Your Asthma Action Plan a Tune Up!An asthma action plan is an asthmatics best friend. It is an essential tool that every asthmatic should have, no matter how mild or severe your asthma is. An asthma... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Those With Asthma, What Is Normal Breathing?Asthma is usually characterized by coughing, sometimes wheezing, and often shortness of breath. Many people with asthma are used to having difficulty breathing or "breathing abnormally." But what does it... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
On the Hill Again: Advocating to Lawmakers in a Different CountryThis April/May, I embarked on what I called the “Tour de Chaos”. Three states, California on the West Coast to a Santa Cruz beach house, a conference at Stanford and... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exploring Patients Included ConferencesHave you heard of the Patients Included charter and designation for conferences? Patients Included is a minimum standard for conferences of what should be done to ensure patients are able... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Aren’t Superman After a Flare-up!An asthma flare-up is no joke. It takes A LOT out of anyone. When we are struggling to breathe, every inch of our bodies go into overdrive. We literally feel... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments