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
Community Views: My Most Annoying Asthma SymptomThere is no easy part of living with asthma. For many people, asthma is something they deal with every day. It shows up in a handful of ways, with a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Steroids, Salt, and My Delectable Moon FaceOne of the worst things about spending my whole life taking steroids is managing the side effects. It has been nothing short of complete misery! I have a high propensity... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Welcome to Summer... with Asthma!Summer is upon us! For many of us, Summer can be one of our worst asthma seasons. Personally, it comes second to winter in terms of my worst asthma seasons... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and COPD in LupusRecent research has shown that asthma and COPD are more common in people with lupus. In a new study, researchers looked at data from 2 sources. These were the FORWARD... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Subjective AsthmaSometimes it feels like my asthma is completely subjective. While I have an objective diagnosis of asthma since infancy, it has become so inconsistent over my life and, as a... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: S. ReidLiving with asthma has been a real rollercoaster journey for Facebook community member, S. Reid. Living in tropical Jamaica where research across all disciplines is limited, asthma research is no... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here Comes the Heat and Asthma Attacks!Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola (since we had to have a project to... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Should I Have Allergy Tests Done (Again)?Many of us have allergy tests done early in our asthma journey. I'm hitting ten or more years now since my last round of allergy skin tests, and given my... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: Combating Oral ThrushThrush (also known as Candida) is a fungus that commonly causes white spots on several parts of the body, including the tongue. Those with weakened immune systems are more prone... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Summer Recreation For AsthmaticsI am currently in the midst of a stay-at-home vacation (staycation). I got a bunch of cleaning done around my house. Then I decided to participate in some recreation. It’s... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Helping a Loved One with Asthma: An Interview with Dr. Corinna BowserIn our last interview with Corinna S. Bowser, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, she answered community questions about allergies vs sensitivities. She came back to share some information about another hot topic:... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling "Meh"Have you been on a treatment regimen that you thought was going to work well? Everyone (care team, family, and your peeps) felt optimistic, but you were just not sure... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jill Aristeo BatchelderJill Aristeo Batchelder has been an active member with Asthma.net for a while, sharing her thoughts and insights on our Facebook page. We asked her to elaborate for us in... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Preclinical Trials for a New Asthma VaccineAs we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma research over the years, which has luckily greatly... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments