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
Being Prepared for the Summer MonthsI would say the thing that most has the worst effect on my asthma is grass and tree pollens. If I look back at all my hospital admissions as a... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How My Asthma Reacted To Ripping Up CarpetI recently wrote about my anxiety related to buying our 120-year-old home, and the prospect of ripping up the 20-year-old, high-pile carpet throughout the entire upstairs. I’m back to say... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Hate Needles! Good Thing I Don't Need Them For Asthma! Phew!I was watching the news and saw videos of people getting the COVID vaccine. There was a man and a woman in different clinics, both getting their vaccine, both were... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating 5 Years of Community at Asthma.netSince Health Union (the parent company of Asthma.net) launched this online community, these have been our goals: It has been 5 years since we officially launched Asthma.net! Each of us... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Asthma and Back PainHave you experienced back pain due to your asthma, perhaps from frequent coughing and chest tightness? What do you do to manage your back pain? There was that soreness that... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The Effect of Ginger on AsthmaCertain things besides your prescribed asthma medication can help you find relief from asthma symptoms, including coffee, tea, cold air, fresh air, humidifiers, and even alcohol. Sometimes there is science... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Ways You Can Easily Advocate for AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month. It’s that time of year we take extra steps to help get the word out about our disease. Here are six simple things you and... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Many people with asthma have had someone tell them to “stop overreacting” or “just breathe.” For some reason, not everyone takes asthma seriously. However, asthma is a serious condition... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
#AsthmaProblems Solution Kit Giveaway- Now Closed!We are celebrating Asthma Awareness Month 2021 with an extra special giveaway around the theme #AsthmaProblems. We understand how frustrating asthma can be and several problems may arise that only... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Ways to Support Asthma Awareness Month 2021May 2021 marks Asthma Awareness Month! This year, we are all about making your voice heard with our theme, #AsthmaProblems. While sharing your story can be an empowering way to... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
LABAs (Long-Acting Beta-Agonists) for AsthmaIf you have asthma, it is likely that you use an inhaler every day as part of your treatment plan. Many asthma inhalers contain a drug that is in a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exercise AnxietyA friend and I were talking the other day about asthma and exercise. She was telling me how she had pretty bad asthma when she was younger. Now that she... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raking Leaves: That Spring Job I Do But Probably Shouldn'tI considered hiring it out this year. There is a kid I know who would do it for $20. But after being cooped up inside all winter, it feels nice... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Honey: It Tastes Good, But Can it Benefit Asthma?It’s common to enjoy a dollop of honey in a cup of tea or on top of peanut butter toast, and it’s also becoming a common ingredient in cough drops... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Complementary Treatments for AsthmaWe all know the basic health rules: eat right, exercise, drink lots of water, and get quality sleep. These are great tips for general health and well-being, and they can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Saltwater Adventure (Except Not the Fun Kind): On Nasal SprayWhen I was first diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, I hadn’t even realized I was having nasal symptoms. Unlike the date of my asthma diagnosis, which has been burned into my... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments