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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
4 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
Exercise AnxietyA friend and I were talking the other day about asthma and exercise. She was telling me how she had pretty bad...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
What Is Nocturnal Asthma and What Causes It?Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night coughing, unable to slow your breathing, reaching for your inhaler? This...reactionscomments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?Editor's note: This article was originally published on our sister site, Sleepapnea.Sleep-Disorders.net by Tamara Sellman. The person with asthma may struggle with...reactions1comment
Is it Asthma? Or Alpha-1?Alpha what? Alpha-1. Never heard of it? Well, most people haven't. I was listening to a presentation at a pre-COVID national asthma...reactions8comments
