Responding to Unsolicited Asthma AdviceOn Friday night I was sitting at home, minding my own business and probably reading something in the Heather Wells series of books by Meg Cabot, when I got visually distracted... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mapping The Road For Asthma AdvocacyThis fall I have found a renewed energy for asthma advocacy. I guess I am a bit fired up from a month of having some invigorating chats and planning sessions... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Coping With Autumn Asthma Triggers: MoldsIf you're noticing that your asthma symptoms have worsened lately, it might be due to autumn asthma triggers. Triggers that are presented as summer fades into autumn include both ragweed... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Books and Videos For The KiddosAs a Certified Asthma Educator, (AE-C), I love teaching families about asthma. Especially since I live with asthma and have three kids who inherited asthma from me. So, it's a... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk Oral ThrushNo, thrush is not the name of a band. It’s not the name of a WWE championship wrestler. In actuality, it’s a slang term for a fungal infection. I did... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Revisiting Planes, Pets and Service Dogs: Steps to TakeFlying with allergies and asthma can be very challenging. In September, another media frenzy around air travel occurred when a woman with a severe dog allergy was allegedly forcibly removed... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Let’s Talk Inhaled Corticosteroid Side EffectsInhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are considered a top-line treatment for asthma. Side effects are generally considered rare or negligible. Still, some asthmatics do report that they have experienced one or another... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma ClassificationsOnce you have received your asthma diagnosis you will then be given an asthma severity classification. There are different types of asthma, such as allergic and non allergic, but classifying... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food Allergies and Respiratory SymptomsI was at a weekend work event that was filled with a day chock full of meetings, strategic planning, and professional development. It began with a 7:00 AM flight and... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Better Asthma ControlAsthma control is a key goal for people who have asthma. Not keeping this chronic condition under control can result in serious health issues down the line. Some aspects of... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Say What? Common Asthma AbbreviationsThere are literally thousands of abbreviations in the medical world. It seems everything has a short hand abbreviation. For those of us in the medical field who use them on... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain Relievers And Asthma: 8 Things To KnowFor several years now, researchers have blamed common analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers), mainly acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), as potential causes of asthma symptoms and new-onset... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Update: Singulair And That Black Box WarningMontelukast (Singulair) was approved by the FDA in 1998, although I wasn’t prescribed it until March of 2008. At the time my doctor said it was overhyped, although he agreed to... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Maximizing Appointments Far From HomeLike many, my quest for the best treatment and physician for me means that I am seeking a care outside of my home city and local health network. I have... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain And Asthma: What Do Studies Show?Asthma is not necessarily a painful syndrome, although it has been known to cause various sorts of pain, such as chest tightness and headaches. Pain, regardless where it presents, is... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Care Does Not Mean SelfishThere is a new buzzword I keep hearing – "self-care." When my doctor wants me to focus more energy on preventing illness, she suggests I practice self-care. When my manager... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Singular/Montelukast: Not Just For Asthma (Part 1)Disclaimer (Updated July 26, 2022 - 3:00 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has this warning because it... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Activate: Meeting Your RepresentativeThree weeks after coming home from Ottawa for World Asthma Day, I met my Member of Parliament (MP) in the constituency office to talk about asthma, access to care (specific... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment Options: When Things Go Differently Than ExpectedToday, I had a follow up with my doctor that did not go as planned. It was weird and awkward, I was off my game. I had come in with... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anxiety And Asthma: What’s The Deal?Researchers have long recognized links between anxiety disorders and asthma. Here is what is presently know. Hippocrates. The father of medicine was the first to define anxiety and asthma for... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments