Preventing Re-Infection From an IllnessI wrote an article about how I am afraid of getting sick. Because when I get sick, my body is like “I got you! Let’s Go Big or Go Home!"... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sometimes You Just Have to Stop and Enjoy What You HaveYou would be amazed if you could see my workstation this morning. I am sitting on a bench at Stearn’s Park in Ludington, Michigan. The lake is very calm this... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Sugar Issues with SteroidsIt is no secret that steroids can wreak havoc on our bodies. I have been on and off of them for years. Sometimes my tapers drag on for months because... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can Someone PLEASE Just Put a Darn Dose Counter on ALL of My Inhalers?At 12:10 am, I send the following text to Dia: "Omg I’ve had a cough/super mild shortness of breath for like...2.5 days... Guess who just realized her Qvar sounded like... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Useless Facts About My AsthmaI was diagnosed in 1972. I was 2 years old. That’s a useless fact I suppose you could go without hearing. Still, it’s relevant to me. I feel now that... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chest Infections: No Good for My AsthmaAs all asthma sufferers are likely aware, by having this respiratory condition our immune systems are often weaker than the average person's. I know mine is. I have allergies too... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Afraid of Getting SickI really marvel at people who go about their lives, never worrying about getting sick. Our family has always had bad luck with respiratory infections. We are a family of... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Tracking Asthma ChangesHave you ever been carrying on with life and then what feels like out of nowhere is an asthma attack? This happened to me recently and I was caught off... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish My Doctors Knew About AsthmaTreating someone with an asthma diagnosis can be very convoluted, and even the best doctors do not always completely understand it, unless they are, perhaps, a pulmonologist. But not even... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My Favorite Asthma MemoriesMom said I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 2. So, that makes this year a huge year in my life. It marks my 50th anniversary of living... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Love/Hate Relationship with PrednisoneTo me, prednisone can be described in three words - wonderful yet wicked. Prednisone, or oral corticosteroids, is often prescribed for short periods. This usually happens during an acute flare-up... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Don't Tell Me To Get Rid of My DogFor years, I coordinated an Asthma Home Visit Program. It was a cool idea really - doctors and hospitals referred patients to Public Health Educators (who could provide extra education)... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Common Variable Immune Deficiency and AsthmaShortly before Christmas, I started feeling a sore throat coming on. I was at my mom’s house a few hours away from where I live. There are not many good... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Unusual Asthma TriggersThere are quite a few articles about unusual asthma symptoms, such as an itchy chin and neck. So I thought it would be neat to delve into the topic of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments89 comments
Finding a Groove Between Your Asthma and Physical ActivityI read the best thing from gymnast Gracie Kramer the other day that seemed to sum up my recent journey of getting back into a more significant physical activity routine... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Coffee Please, Captain!I was absolutely thrilled to hear that caffeine “may” have some health benefits for us asthmatic warriors. I love my coffee. When I think about it, I probably drink too... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Overnight Oxygen for Asthma and Long COVIDI got COVID last Mother’s Day. Great gift, huh? I would have preferred breakfast in bed, flowers, and some chocolate. But no...I had a fever, chills, body aches, congestion, and... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma BurnoutThere are many days when I am just tired of being an asthmatic. I am tired of taking medication for it every day. I am tired of worrying if I... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
For Better Or Worse: Things That Have Changed!I have lived with asthma for 50 years now. In those years there have been many changes regarding my asthma and asthma in general. Here are things that have changed... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Use My Smart Home System to Help My AsthmaI love technology. I always have. Nowadays there are more and more smart home systems and options available to make high-tech living easy and accessible. I have slowly been building... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments