27 Benefits Of Exercising With AsthmaOne of the greatest ironies of having asthma is that most of us have Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). Some of us spend lots of time indoors to avoid outdoor allergens... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pulmonary Function Testing To Diagnose AsthmaSome refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as, it's a breathing test that can help diagnose... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Did Hippocrates Diagnose Asthma?Short of breath was a disease for most of history. I mean what I just said: the symptom WAS the disease. If you were short of breath you had asthma... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Oh, It's A Virus."This phrase can sometimes seem like a double edge sword. "So, its viral….” These were the words that I recently heard. Not only was I disappointed that I had rearranged my... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What To Do When You’re Sick After Hours?Being sick is never convenient. Got a big presentation at work? Deadline to submit your budget for the boss? Family party? Vacation? It seems like that's when you always get... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Complications of Severe AsthmaAsthma can be very complicated and can be associated with some very serious risks. A risk that can be associated with severe asthma is acute severe asthma which you may... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Lung SoundsThe holidays are always a busy time and with a very festive week came Siberian cold temperatures and the dreaded return of my "friends"-- the cough and the wheeze, along... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pneumonia, Severe Asthma, & Substitute DoctorsWhen you know your own body, it can be so frustrating to deal with doctors who do not know your detailed medical history. During the holiday times, many doctors take... By AWorkman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Helping People With Asthma - While On Vacation!The one thing about my passion for asthma is that it's a blessing and a curse. A blessing that I can help other people, but I curse because I CAN'T... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Your Word For 2018?For me personally the phrase “New Years Resolution” is an immediate turn off. It scares the dickens out of me. It makes me want to turn the other way and... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Worthy Asthma New Year's ResolutionsSome experts denounce New Year’s resolutions. Marquette Magazine noted they usually fail and lead to some form of “self-loathing.” The Huffington post said they are “rarely met, usually disappointing and... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ten Tips for Asthma Friendly Holiday SeasonIs this the your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your fiftieth holiday season with asthma here are tips to... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prednisone - A Necessary Evil!Prednisone is one of those nasty medicines that I dread, but sometimes it's necessary when you have asthma. For my kids, a course of prednisone (oral steroids) could sometimes prevent... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Say What? "Patients Without a Proper Workup Do Not Have Asthma "I recently attended an asthma conference and one of the speakers made this statement and it caught me a bit off guard. I always just assumed that everyone that says... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life in TransitionThis fall has been a whirlwind for me. I have been in a bit of transition. New work experiences, leaving the comforts of my home office and commuting again, dealing... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should You Get The Pneumonia Vaccine?I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumooccal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made a move on. Should I? Adults and children... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fight the Flu: What People With Asthma Need to KnowAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, for short), flu activity so far this season is low in the United States. However, peak flu season is fast approaching. So... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and AltitudeHave you ever taken a trip up to the mountains and noticed your asthma symptoms start to worsen? I know I have. I can remember countless trips up to the... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asthma Inhalers For Cats and Dogs?! YepYep, not kidding. I was recently shopping for a new spacer for my inhaler, and my search showed spacers for cats and dogs. Then I burst out laughing. You see... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments