Eating Smart May Help With Your AsthmaFor the last few years, I have been eating a high-fiber diet with the view of eating cleaner to help with my eczema. However, I am learning that eating a... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator RecallAfter many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks related to several products, including: In the United... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Self-Management Skills: Why Do I Need to Learn Them?Do you have asthma symptoms throughout the day or wake up at night because of your asthma? Does shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing or wheezing keep you from doing... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like asthma can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Role of Vitamin D in Asthma CareIn recent years, researchers have discovered a connection between vitamin D levels and asthma. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to an increased risk of asthma attacks. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quercetin and AsthmaWalking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise myself when I realize there are certain vitamins... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jayne HornerWe conducted an interview with Facebook community member Jayne Horner. Jayne has had asthma and allergies ever since she was a child. She talks about her asthma diagnosis and triggers... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Farmers Burning Orchards *Cough Cough*Spring is finally here, and it's been a beautiful day. I decided to take a break from working at home and take a quick stroll around the block. My neighbors... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma and AutoimmunityIf you have asthma, your immune system reacts to certain triggers. It causes your airways to narrow and increases inflammation. These reactions then lead to the symptoms of asthma. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Love Spring (It Just Doesn't Love Me Back)I love spring. I look forward to it all winter long. Yet spring does not love me back. I live on the northwest shore of Lake Michigan. It rarely gets... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Criteria for Changing BiologicsI was having a conversation recently with another asthmatic about the number of patients we know who have changed or are switching biologics. While every patient is different, it seemed... By Dia SWS4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Diagnosed Asthmatic in the Late 70s Was Bad Luck!Being diagnosed with asthma as a child is bad luck - full stop. So, this article is not going to be ranting, "I've had it worse than you." That is... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Quiz: How Does Your Asthma Relate to Others'?We all know that no 2 people experience asthma the exact same way. We each have our own age of diagnosis, symptoms, family history, severity, and more. In our 2020... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bronchial ThermoplastySix years ago my severe asthma was completely out of control. The 5 daily asthma medications and frequent ER visits and hospitalizations were taking their toll on my body. My... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is an Allergic Load?I was listening to a webinar, and I heard the doctor say something about an “allergic load.” What is he talking about? Most of us with asthma also have allergies... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Asthma MemesAsthma is one of those conditions that many people think they understand. They may think of a kid on the playground using their inhaler in the middle of a game... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Asthma and EDACEDAC is the acronym for excessive dynamic airway collapse. It means the "soft tissue of the posterior wall of the trachea bulges forward and touches the anterior wall during tidal... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Mediators of InflammationIn respiratory therapy (RT) school, I learned that asthma is caused by an overactive immune response. It begins with your immune system identifying something as harmful. Then it releases mediators of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Michael Knightmage WilsonWe conducted an interview with Instagram community member, Michael Knightmage Wilson. He works in Law Enforcement and has been a Deputy Sheriff for almost 21 years while living with asthma... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments