The Role of Eosinophils in Asthma: What To Know (Part 1)Eosinophils play a significant role in the late-phase asthma attack. In certain situations, they may also contribute to severe asthma and allergic...reactions12comments
Wait, Is This an Asthma Attack?Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait -...reactions12comments
Tips for Recovering From an Asthma ExacerbationJust like riding a bike, it was time for me to get back on the physical activity machine. I find that one...reactions8comments
Bruise Easily? Your Inhaled Steroid Might Be To BlameI am not particularly graceful, but I'm not particularly clumsy. (Okay, maybe I am, but rarely to the point that I trip...reactions28comments
What’s the Connection Between Bruising and Asthma?You know your bruises are nasty when a coworker says, "Whoa! Where did you get those bruises on your legs?" My husband...reactions12comments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are.I recently had a doctor tell me that asthmainhalers are just as good as nebulizers for treating asthma attacks. And that moms...reactions1comment
Watch Your Inhaler Counters!As asthmatics, we have a lot to keep track of. Our symptoms, flare-ups, triggers, peak flows, medications, rescue inhaler usage and the...reactions2comments
That Time When You Forget Your Inhaler...So... we did it again. We were going on vacation to see family and I couldn't forget to carry my inhaler, albuterol vials...reactions6comments
Can Students Self-Carry Their Asthma Inhaler in Schools?Sending your child to school when they have asthma can be scary. Can your child access their medication quickly, or is it...reactionscomments
Inhaler Float Test?!I was on a call with a group of nurses, and we were discussing the details of a new stock-inhaler law our...reactions15comments
List Of Potential Asthma TriggersAsthma is a multifaceted disease. It’s a heterogeneous disease, meaning it presents differently from one person to another. So, this means that...reactions3comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: The KitchenOne of the keys to managing asthma is reducing or avoiding contact with our triggers. Identifying the triggers that make our asthma...reactions10comments
Stirring Up Asthma Problems: What is Baker’s Asthma?You might have heard that certain jobs or careers predispose (make you more likely to) develop asthma, or if you have asthma...reactions2comments
Cold Air and Asthma“Every mile is two in winter”- George Herbert This morning, the outside temperature here was negative 5 degrees Celsius. I woke up...reactions17comments
Spooky Season, Scary Asthma SymptomsIt's October, and for many, that means getting ready for the fun kind of fright: costumes, haunted houses, and spooky movies. But...reactionscomments
Dehumidifiers for AsthmaToo little or too much moisture in the air can both be asthma triggers. Humidity is a common asthma trigger; the tricky...reactions5comments
Humidity And Asthma: Is My House Humid Enough?It’s pretty established that cold or dry air—or cold AND dry air!—can cause asthma symptoms. This is because without enough humidity in...reactions6comments
What is the Connection Between Humidity and Asthma?Weather, any time of the year, is not a friend to people with asthma. But hot, humid days can be some of...reactions61comments
Do Air Conditioners Improve Asthma Control?Air conditioners are great for those hot summer days. They keep the air cool, refreshing, and comfortable. There’s also evidence they may...reactions11comments
The Difference Between Air Purifiers and HumidifiersLast summer, we had a terrible fire in our valley. For a time, it was a Priority 1 fire. And the building...reactions28comments
