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
Community Views: The Lesser-Known Side Effects of AsthmaWhen most people think about asthma, they think about asthma attacks and inhalers. However, this diagnosis is so much more than that. Not only does it have emotional impacts, but... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Planting Seeds: Getting What You Want From Your DoctorI hope my doctor doesn’t read this. As of this writing, he has no idea I am an asthma advocate. I don’t want him to read this because this article... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Old Med That is New to MeMy asthma is in the severe persistent category. I’ve been in this category for almost a decade. I was first diagnosed with asthma when I was eight and it was... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Wearing a Mask For Outdoor Asthma TriggersI don't know about you, but it seems that every time I reach into a pocket, purse, backpack, or glove compartment of my car I find a mask. At the... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments