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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions27comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
"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?"...reactions2comments
The Asthma-Friendly Kitchen: Low-Inflammatory IngredientsFor the last few years I have been combining my two passions; educating people with asthma to better take care of their...reactions7comments
10 Things Not To Say To Someone Living With AsthmaAs I contemplate four and a half decades' worth of asthma memories, there are some quotes that come to mind. These are...reactions36comments
Asthma on the Road: Hotel TriggersLike fitness centers, I’m well aware that pretty much wherever I may opt to spend the night when I’m on the road...reactionscomments
What Does A Respiratory Therapist Do?I am a respiratory therapist. I became acclimated to this profession after meeting many respiratory therapists as an asthmatic child during the...reactions3comments
Let's Talk Peak Flows & Peak Flow MetersPeak expiratory flow rate (or PEFR) measures how fast a person can exhale (blow out). Peak flows can be one of the...reactions5comments
Asthma and Exercise: Elite Athletes with Asthma: Anti-Doping and Fair PlayAsthma doesn’t have to stop you from competing in sports at an elite level. While statistics are variable within sports, and competition...reactionscomments
Severe AsthmaAround 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing...reactions2comments
