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
Asthma Treatment DecisionsI have always found that my asthma never presented easy answers, however, I was surprised to be facing asthma treatment decisions after finding what I thought was a sweet spot... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and Anxiety and Vice Versa"Are you sure you aren't just anxious?" I am no stranger to hearing that question, whether it be during outpatient pulmonology visits, emergency room trips, or inpatient hospital admissions. That... By Corinne Dilger4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tearing Out Carpet (Again....)We bought a house 5 years ago and love it. It is a better layout than our last house and gives us a little more elbow room. The only downside... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why Triple Therapies for Asthma Aren't for Me (...Yet?)I was recently at a virtual event focused around people with severe asthma and treatment options. Over the last several years, more options in the category called "triple therapies" are... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
What Do You Expect From Your PCP? I take back anything bad I said about my new Primary Care Physician (PCP). In past articles, I discussed how my long-time PCP retired. And he referred me to his... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments