Is It Okay to Ask My Doctor for a Different Inhaler?I was teaching an asthma education session to a client the other day, and they asked if was okay to ask their...reactions13comments
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?COVID finally got me, and my lungs are not happy. I have been needing breathing treatments every 4 hours...around the clock. Ugh! That...reactions17comments
Cleaning Your Nebulizer Canister KitsRecently, one of our writers penned an article about nebulizers. However, I would like to "add my 2 cents"! We have been...reactionscomments
Asthma Action PlansEveryone living with asthma should have a complete, up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. It is a written document that lays out your detailed...reactionscomments
Asthma Triggers While TravelingI was excited to be visiting a different city for a work conference. The last time I visited, my asthma was significantly...reactions4comments
A Fluid Asthma Action PlanI did not develop asthma until I was in my late teens. I was kind of diagnosed as an afterthought. I had...reactionscomments
The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic PainFor more than a year and a half, I have had what is apparently, as I have been told, chronic pelvic pain...reactions1comment
A Team Approach: The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain: Part 2Editor's Note: This is the second article in a 2 part series. Read the first article here. In my early days of...reactions3comments
The Good and Bad Side of PrednisoneI have mentioned this once or twice over the years (actually I mention it all the time...note the sarcasm). But I really...reactions9comments
Ask The Advocates: Remembering To Take Your MedicationCommunity Question: Are there any tips on remembering when to take asthma medication? We asked our advocate team of respiratory therapists and...reactions1comment
Chipmunk Cheeks From a Corticosteroid Inhaler?I am on a Zoom call and am looking at myself on video. Who is that person with the Chipmunk Cheeks?! What...reactions6comments
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?...reactions20comments
Awkward Conversations About AsthmaFor those of you with asthma, you probably know what triggers (or causes) an asthma attack for you. Triggers can be different...reactionscomments
My Thoughts on Allergy Shots for AsthmaI went through allergy shots when I was a kid. If I remember right, I was 10 years old when I was...reactions14comments
How Electronic Messaging Has Improved My Asthma CareFor many years, I could only gaze upon doctors who used technology to communicate with their patients between visits with envy. While...reactions2comments
Keeping Your Asthma Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has asthma. With organized medical...reactions2comments
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness BurnoutA few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this...reactions5comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
