Asthma Euphoria! Asthma brings about some miserable, horrible moments. You inhale air, but it doesn't go in all the way. You try to take in another breath, and it won't go in... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Traveling With Your BiologicAre you taking a biologic and have you traveled with it? I feel like it is safe in this COVID world to take a trip again. It is important to... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Search for Perfect AirIf you live with asthma, you are already well aware that air quality can have a huge impact on your ability to breathe. Air can be polluted with smoke, smog... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Constant Worry of Forgetting My InhalerEver since I was a child, I can remember being totally panic-stricken if I left my inhaler indoors, or if I thought I had dropped it somewhere. It's a fear... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Is My Kid's Asthma My Fault?I work with a lot of young college graduates, and some of them are becoming first-time moms. I'm old enough to be their mom (seriously), so they often come to... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung DiseaseAs of 2021, more than 86,000 people in the United States are likely living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Plus, the number of people diagnosed with NTM – especially... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
My Experience with Allergy Testing and ShotsI had my first allergy testing in 1980. I was 10-years-old. Afterward, I remember mom showing me the list of things I was allergic to. She said, "You're pretty much... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Asthma Inhalers and Dental HealthIf you were asked to make a list of the people on your asthma healthcare team, it might include your family doctor, pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, and the nurses you regularly... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Asthma and SoccerI never really took part in any sport for long periods as a kid. I just couldn't get through playing a sport, such as soccer, without getting bad asthma. Thinking... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pulmonary Rehab for AsthmaHave you ever had the feeling that your asthma is improving, but, your exercise tolerance does not seem to have improved with it? I have been grateful for the daily... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like asthma. Often, we... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Scare Tactics Work for Asthma?Have you ever been to the doctor and heard them say things that are meant to "scare" you into changing your lifestyle? Your doctor may have given you suggestions about:... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Asthma-Friendly Home DecorAfter doing a deep clean on our house and specifically our bedroom, I realized the space I share with my partner was not decorated in an asthma-friendly way. As I... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Quit Smoking With Asthma?If you have asthma, you are already familiar with symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. If you also smoke, you probably realize that smoking makes these... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does One "Get" Asthma?Have you ever been diagnosed with something and wondered: "How did I get that?!" For acute illnesses (those of short duration), the culprit can be anything – schools, summer camp, subways... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Walk Through My Asthma MedsI've created a short video about my daily asthma meds. I talk Ventolin, Seretide and Montelukast. I describe the difference between the inhalers, such as: which is curative and which... By Peter Bunting1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Is the Asthma Triad (Samter’s Triad)?The asthma triad is also called Samter’s triad or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). It consists of 3 conditions that happen together: Symptoms start during late childhood or young adulthood. People... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Cinnamon and AsthmaDoes anyone remember the cinnamon challenge? If you don't, that's probably a good thing! This silly challenge was a social media sensation where people attempted to swallow 1 teaspoon of... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Diagnosis: How Did My Doctor Come Up With That?Have you ever been to a doctor, received a diagnosis, and think to yourself "Hmm, that’s not right?" Doctors are like detectives - they have to gather clues and make... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!Disclaimer (Updated July 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has this warning because it... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments