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
Spontaneity: A Realized "Barrier" to Exercise with AsthmaWhile I am aware that it is because of asthma that I got “into” (read: semi-interested in) any sort of physical activity at all, asthma does really hinder the whole... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Culture of Health, Where Everyone is IncludedI have been doing a lot of thinking about all the players that are involved in healthcare. There are so many opinions, "experts", people that are involved (patients), caregivers, researchers... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Sleep Perchance to DreamSo in my last piece I broached the subject that sleep may have a positive effect on asthma. If the theories are correct then ‘all’ I have to do is... By Samantha Coule2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
History of Asthma (Part 3): Nebulizers and InhalersIt's pretty impressive how far asthma medications have come since ancient times. I spoke of many ancient remedies and treatments in part 1 and part 2 of this series and... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma GadgetsIt's no secret that we live in an age where people like gadgets, the kind that are both electrical and non electrical. I'm sure many of you would agree with... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Empty Inhaler Strikes AgainI take four inhalers, and only one of them actually has a dose counter on it—and after all, research and experience indicate this may not even help much. What’s ridiculous... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Not About AsthmaHe wraps his recently-three-year-old fingers around the blue tag of my medical ID bracelet. Plays with my bracelet chain for a moment while smiling at something, while standing in front... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments