Asthma and Physical Therapy: Talking to My Physical Therapist About AsthmaFor those who have been following my writing for a while, I am sure you know that I have a few more...reactionscomments
How Are You Doing This Allergy Season?How are you doing this spring allergy season? Me? Oh, I am doing fairly well. My treatment regimen is adjusted perfectly. And...reactions12comments
What Are Hyperactive Airways (Twitchy Airways)? Asthmatics have hyperactive airways. A neat way of describing this is to say that they have “twitchy airways.” So, what is this...reactions4comments
Asthma and Oral HealthWhen we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the...reactionscomments
Using a Pulse Oximeter: What Your Pulmonologist Wants You To KnowSee why relying on a pulse oximeter device can be dangerous. Listen to your body when trying to decide if you need...reactions2comments
How Resilient Are You?I usually listen to music on the way to the office, but I have recently discovered some interesting podcasts. One is called...reactions2comments
Cultivating Community: Questions on Daily Life With AsthmaThis Asthma Awareness Month, we're focused on cultivating community and getting to know more about our community members. In this poll article...reactions13comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Unusual Asthma SymptomsFor several years, the forums section of Asthma.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about...reactionscomments
"One Puff of Albuterol Won't Work!"I wrote earlier about my first (and last) visit to a pulmonologist. My beloved allergy and asthma doctor had passed away from...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
That Appointment Sucked.A recent asthma related follow-up appointment was all kinds of disappointing. I knew that we had made a potentially unpopular decision, however...reactionscomments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me DoAsthma has led my life in a unique direction. It is what led me to my profession as a respiratory therapist. It...reactions11comments
Asthma.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Silent Asthma: What You Need to KnowWe had a request from our readers for more information about "silent asthma." I was not real familiar with that term, so...reactions40comments
Rib Pain From Coughing?Yep, it can happen. Thought you could only hurt your ribs in an accident? Well, there are a lot of ways to...reactions40comments
Collapsed Lungs (Pneumothorax)One of the most terrifying experiences that I have endured, as an asthmatic, was a collapsed lung. A collapsed lung or, ‘pneumothorax'...reactionscomments
Pulling a Rib Muscle From Coughing - Ouch!Sometimes, when I help families learn more about asthma, they will lean forward and whisper, “Sometimes my son coughs so hard... he...reactions35comments
Chest Pain and Asthma Attacks: Signs and ResponseChest pain, or chest pressure, is a common symptom felt prior to, during, and after asthma attacks. So why do asthmatics experience...reactions18comments
Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?Primatene mist recently returned to pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler. Many asthmatics were elated by this news. But health care...reactions15comments
Community Views: Breo Ellipta ExperiencesBreo Ellipta is a combination inhaler of 2 drugs used as an asthma treatment for those whose asthma is not well controlled...reactions4comments
