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
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? About 57% of asthmatics cough. Sometimes it’s the first sign of an impending asthma attack. Sometimes it’s chronic, or seemingly always there...reactions11comments
5 Warning Signs of Asthma in ChildrenAlong with being an asthmatic, I’m also the parent of three asthmatic children. I had some pretty bad experiences with asthma as...reactionscomments
What Causes Asthma Itch?So, I wrote an article called, “Itchy Lung What’s The Deal?” In that article, I explained asthma itch. Asthma researchers tend to...reactions40comments
Tips for Teaching Your Child Proper Inhaler TechniqueAsthma inhalers are one of the most effective tools for achieving and maintaining steady asthma control. The medicine they deliver is important...reactions3comments
My Humble Advice for Asthma DoctorsHere’s my humble advice for any doctor who manages asthma patients. This is based on my own experiences over the years. It’s...reactions9comments
“It’s just a prototype”: When my asthma app dreams came true, and then died seconds laterOne weekend in mid-September, I stood at the back of a classroom at Stanford University Medical School during the MedicineX conference. Up...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Uses?When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think...reactions9comments
Severe AsthmaAround 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing...reactions2comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions. One strong emotion can be stress...reactions12comments
