Asthma Chores: Cleaning Your SuppliesConfession: I am terrible for cleaning all my asthma stuff. I’m so terrible at it that I’ve made this confession on the internet before, and that my friends and I... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Symptoms and Signs: How Asthma CommunicatesOne of the neat things about asthma is your body lets you know how things are going inside your lungs. Even better, it lets people around you -- parents, siblings... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Asthma-Friendly Kitchen: Healthy BreakfastOne of the best ways to prepare for a busy day of work or play is to eat a healthy breakfast, one with lots of protein that will keep you... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma On Campus: Getting Through Flu SeasonIt's the dead of winter on campus, snowball fights, board game nights, and movie marathons are in full swing. Of course this is also the time of year when friends... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and PregnancyMy asthma is severe. It started out mild when I was a child and progressed into the severe category when I was in my 20s. When my husband and I... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Warning Signs of Asthma in ChildrenAlong with being an asthmatic, I’m also the parent of three asthmatic children. I had some pretty bad experiences with asthma as a kid myself, and won’t let my kids... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning About What's New in Asthma ResearchI had the opportunity to sit in on an update about asthma research with a world renowned pulmonologist who provided an update from the TS ( American Thoracic Society conference)... By Dia SWS4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patients as Partners in ResearchI’m a huge believer that our patient stories are a type of data, and that patient engagement includes using these stories as data within medical research. Clinical trials are the... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is There A Relationship Between Asthma And Sleep Apnea/Snoring?Asthma is a relatively common condition. Sleep apnea is, too. Is it reasonable to say that there are quite a few people with asthma and sleep apnea. Is there a... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes in just that: allergies and asthma. Generally if... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tell Me More About This Clinical Trial StuffI am often asked about what it is like to be in a clinical trial. Why did I choose to participate and what advice would I provide to other patients... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief SummaryPhysicians have long been perplexed by this disease we call asthma. What’s the root cause? Why do some have it worse than others? Ongoing research in the field of genetics... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mindfulness and Asthma: Meditate?! Seriously?I think, unless we just about grow up exposed to meditation, our brains are almost pre-programmed to meet the word “meditate” with a mental image of a person sitting in... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Learned Empowerment: Asthma Education for AdultsIf you’re struggling with your asthma and it doesn’t seem like doctors are helping as much as they could be, it could be worthwhile to consider requesting to visit a... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It is a wrap!In just a day, I will have completed my third investigational drug study (clinical trial) and my fourth total study. Some may say that I am a research junkie. I... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Opinion of Many Asthma InhalersWe asthma experts often say that finding what asthma inhalers work best for you is a matter of trial and error. This is true even for us asthma experts who... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
What is Allergic Asthma?The most common subtype of asthma is allergic asthma or extrinsic asthma. Having this means you have a double whammy of allergies and asthma, and controlling one means controlling the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Is Not a "One Size Fits All" DiseaseThere are many different types of asthma. When a person is diagnosed with asthma, they often have many questions about the disease and are oftentimes unaware that there are several... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Be a "Hider"I have a confession to make. For as long as I can remember I've been a "hider" when it comes to my asthma. I take my inhalers and medications away... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
"Why Did You Become A Respiratory Therapist?"One of my favorite questions to be asked when I'm working in the hospital is, "Why did you become a respiratory therapist?" I get asked this often. Almost daily. I... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments