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
Adults Have Asthma, Too!Since becoming an "adult" (in quotations since at this age I still feel very much like a child), I have quickly come to learn asthma is treated much differently outside... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience With Asthma ItchWhen it comes to the asthma itch, there is one day that stands out in my mind. It was a cool spring day back in 1993. I had just graduated... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Avoiding Thrush: Swish and SpitIn the ongoing saga of my life, my husband is teasing my college-aged daughter. Again. Most dads are experts at telling dad jokes and teasing their kids. My husband could... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Two Ways Having Childhood-Onset Asthma Affects My Adult LifeAs with many in this community, I was diagnosed with asthma at a very young age. My mom said I was diagnosed at the age of 2, but like others... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Welcome ReprieveI have pretty severe asthma. To the point that it is hard not to think about it on a daily basis. I always have some sort of cough and get... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Do Nothing and Live With It": Confronting New Normals of Living with Severe AsthmaAfter a recent appointment, my heart felt broken. I had lots to be happy about. I was mostly stable, even after a bout with a respiratory infection and a recent... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
"Fast is Slow, Slow is Fast"I learned how to sew well over twenty years ago. I took a sewing class as part of the home-ec rotation when I was in middle school. I still have... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Quality of Life (In a Different Sense)When dealing with chronic conditions like asthma, a buzzword (or phrase) is quality of life. My doctor's appointments have not been unique in this, as we discuss it frequently. Over... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ever Poorly Plan a Trip Away From Home? Yes, I should have known better. I went on a trip across the state, and all I brought with me was the following: Yes, this caused me some self-induced anxiety... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Special Effect Fog Causing an Asthma AttackSince my kids are all adults and they do not really need anything for Christmas, we decided to take a trip to make memories this year. I mean, they can only... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!If I was in a position to spend six months in a warmer climate and then return to my home during the warmer seasons, I would book a plane ticket... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Asthma Action Plan Is... In My Head?I was scrolling through some asthma topics recently and asthma action plans came up. An asthma action plan is just what it sounds like: instructions to follow when you are... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma FearsI have been living with asthma for over 30 years. During this time, I have learned most of what I need to know to manage it effectively. I have identified... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A New Year, What a Hazard: A Few Tips on Fireworks and AsthmaIn the past, we have resided in a small city, where fireworks were well-controlled by public services. There would be the occasional rogue cracks of a mine or the sizzles... By Rebecca C6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments