Preparing for Surgery as an AsthmaticI have a major surgery coming up in a few weeks, and as someone with severe asthma, I am already taking steps to get my lungs ready for surgery. Any... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Have Other Conditions in Addition to Your Asthma?Asthma can impact your life in a significant way. Managing symptoms, treatments, triggers, doctors' appointments, and more can be challenging and exhausting. We know that many people with asthma also... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Have You Been Excluded From Activities Due to Your Asthma? When you are living with a chronic disease, it seems that everyone else is always trying to monitor your activities. If you have diabetes, people might not let you eat... By Lorene Alba2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Do I Really Need Preventative Asthma Medication?Sometimes I ask myself if the preventative asthma medication I use actually helps me avoid asthma flares. I recently had the chance to find out. While packing for a trip... By Linda Foy2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can RSV Affect Older Children?I like to keep up with current events. I was surprised to see every TV station and social media outlet were running stories about RSV. Every station - day after... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Impending Flare?It is no secret that this time of year is a big challenge for people with asthma; late September is dubbed asthma "peak week." Andrea does a great job explaining... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Asthma Chat with MumWhen I was a child my parents spent a lot of their time taking me to hospital appointments. They looked after me when I had sick days off from school... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma HappinessWhat does it take to make a person with asthma happy? For me, the answers are clear. Several times during a typical day, I take in a deep breath. Ahhh, how... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Asthma in the WorkplaceEveryone has a different experience with their asthma and how it impacts their daily life. We often talk about how asthma impacts exercise, and how different foods or allergens can... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeking Out of Country CareI have been getting another opinion on my asthma. Every once in a while I toy with “are we missing something," or "is there a different approach?" I question if... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My New Asthma Trigger – Bloating.A few months ago, I was prescribed a new medication to help manage a recently diagnosed chronic condition (like many of you, asthma is not my only challenge). Normally, I... By Lorene Alba3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Aren't You Better Yet?And...COVID finally got me. I was so smug because I had gone so long without getting it. I am a well-known germaphobe, so that kept me healthy for a long... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Many Doctors Does it Take?There are some people with asthma whose illness is pretty straightforward to treat. Maybe your primary care doctor can manage your disease or you may have to be referred to... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Did I Pack Enough?One of my biggest anxieties with asthma is making sure I have all my medications. There is nothing quite like the anxiety that arises when you realize you do not... By Corinne Dilger4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
It’s Really Nice Having Asthma FriendsI think anyone can have empathy. Anyone can show support for others regardless of what ailments they have. But if you do not have asthma, it is impossible to know... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Bagged or Bagless? That is the Question!Right now, I am on a mission to find the perfect vacuum cleaner for my apartment. My current vacuum does not seem to be firing on all cylinders and perhaps... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Advice from My Mom: Keep Moving and Use Your SpoonsBefore my mom passed away a few years ago, I asked her to give me one piece of life advice that she really wanted me to follow. I was ready... By Lorene Alba3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Lung Problems After COVID?After two years, I ventured back to my book club. I love reading and discussing books with neighbors, but I am still afraid to go to gatherings. So, I wore... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?I had a pulmonary function test (PFT) this week. Among other things, this got me thinking about when those of us with asthma should have that test done. A lifelong... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Warm Water, Hot Showers: Old Asthma Remedies?I grew up with hard-luck asthma in the 1970s. I am aware that rescue inhalers existed back then, but my doctor never recommended them. I do not know why he... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments