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
Buteyko Breathing: Can It Really Help People With Asthma?Have you ever wondered if just learning to "breathe better" might help with your asthma? Or if it might at least be an alternative to prescription medications? If so, you're... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Experience With TheophyllineI was first introduced to theophylline in 1976. My memory of it was a horrible tasting pink syrup. Mom stored it in the bathroom medicine cabinet. We ventured in their... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Is There a Stigma Associated With Asthma?I recently spotted a post asking if the "stigma of asthma" still exists, as it did during the poster's childhood in the 50s and 60s. So, I thought it might... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Asthma?We decided to ask our advocates a series of questions we found popular amongst our community members. One question, in particular, is the question surrounding fatigue. See how our team... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Striking Out on Having an InhalerHalfway to the south end of the city, I did a habitual check for an inhaler. Jeans = fake pockets. Hoodie = shallow pockets. I felt the outside of the... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doing Patients Included Conferences RightOf the conferences I have been to with Patients Included designation for conferences, there are some that have stood out above others for their true commitment to including patients in... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to KnowIf you have asthma, it's important to recognize that it could kill you. This is true whether you have mild intermittent asthma like me or severe, poorly-controlled asthma. In fact... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ten More Things Not To Say To Someone Living With AsthmaTwo years ago I wrote a post titled, “Things not to say to someone with asthma.” That post was well received by this community. Many of you commented. You shared... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
When You're With Your People, They Don't Ask QuestionsIn the Loews hotel lobby in Philadelphia, I had a realization. I was surrounded by five other health advocates and a bunch of other random people. The problem with realizations... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tackling Asthma-Related Stress Head-onLet’s be honest here: having asthma can be stressful. There’s that whole not being able to breathe right thing, which is stressful enough, but then there are the triggers, being... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
1st Time With a Kid in The Hospital?Life doesn't always go as planned. Especially when you have asthma. Or kids with asthma. As a mom to 3 grown children with asthma (who were hospitalized 12 times when... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Allergies and Asthma: What Is The Connection?We often talk about allergies and asthma in the same breath, but the truth is, they're not always connected. Still, about 60% of the 25 million people in the U.S... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments