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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments40 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)Even for people who have been living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) for years, the condition can present challenges at any time. New questions may arise about diagnosis, treatment, general well-being... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments