Nasal PolypsI recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with polyps last year at a follow-up appointment with... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oxygen Treatment And Asthma: Treating Low Blood Oxygen LevelsFood, water, shelter, and air are the four components that a human being needs to survive. Oxygen is the main component within the air that is needed for all of... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rescue Inhalers Vs. Maintenance InhalersLike many medical conditions, asthma is not “one size fits all.” There are currently 25 million people with asthma, and what works to manage one person’s symptoms may not apply... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Menopause - How Does it Affect Asthma?Okay ladies, who is having fun with hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Do you carry around a fan with you at all times? Dress in layers in case... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Get Ready, Asthma Peak Week Is ComingAsthma is a disease of the lungs that can impact breathing. If you are one of the 25 million Americans living with asthma, experts suggest taking extra precautions as the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Exercise: A Balancing ActTrying to exercise as an asthma patient is challenging. Sometimes, in addition to a balancing act, it feels like I need to perform a bit of magic just to climb... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Asthma.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Chest Tightness?It’s not my most common asthma symptom but it’s certainly my most disliked: chest tightness. As an asthmatic since birth, I have experienced my fair share of chest tightness over... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Financial Assistance Resources For People With AsthmaAlong with the stress of asthma (do I have my rescue inhaler with me?), the financial aspect of asthma can be quite a burden. Prescriptions, doctor visits, and other expenses... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
IDM and FMLA May Benefit Us AsthmaticsI learned about IDM and FMLA today, and how the combination of these may benefit us asthmatics if we were to miss a lot of time at work due to... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is Step Therapy?Finding ways to manage and treat asthma can be quite a journey. Often times it can feel like there are many different paths to explore and determining which path works... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sending Kids With Asthma Off To CollegeOh, these sweet moms with young kids. They are so frazzled as they have one kid on their hip and another skipping across the lawn and tell me that it's... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is It Like To Date Someone With Asthma?To answer the question, it's wonderful dating and living with my partner! He is kind, funny, and one of those most interesting people I have ever met. He also happens... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Warning Signs Of An Asthma AttackAsthma attacks can be triggered by so many things: trees, grass, mold, smoke, animal dander—and that big trigger—stress. Because so many environmental factors can bring on asthma attacks, it can... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Are There Asthma Triggers On The Sacramental Chalice?A friend asked how I come up with blog post ideas. I said that there are all sorts of strategies I use. I said sometimes I just tell stories from... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Ability Is A Privilege, And Respect Is For EveryoneI recently watched a series on television about the rise of the basketball team the Chicago Bulls and the journey of worldwide superstar Michael Jordan. It was fascinating to watch... By KyKy Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience With Cats and AsthmaLike many other people with asthma, my asthma comes partnered with allergies. They co-mingle together and are an infamous duo in my life. This dynamic duo has a very clear... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Wearing Masks With AsthmaAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the number of cases has been fluctuating, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks when in public and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do I Mow The Grass?People often ask me how I think of stuff to write about, and a typical answer by me is, “I don’t know. Ideas simply pop into my head.” Or I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments