Calling A Health AdvocateAs part of my health coverage through my job, I have access to a toll-free health advocate line. If I have questions...reactionscomments
Choosing A DoctorFinding a partnership can be difficult. A business partner, an exercise partner, a romantic partner; all have similar qualities that make the...reactions12comments
Respiratory Student Takeover!As I checked into the pulmonary function testing lab today. The clerk called over her shoulder “Justin, this lady is here for...reactionscomments
Overcoming Obstacles to Staying on Track With Asthma MedicinesHealth care professionals often talk about the importance of asthma medication compliance. What does compliance mean? It simply translates to taking the...reactions8comments
A Doctor in Your Pocket: Accessible APPropriate Care?Have you seen ads online for mobile apps or online based doctors? They’ve been available in Canada since about 2015, but being...reactions6comments
A Paper-Chase for PatientsA glossy insert slides out of the Weekend USA Today as I opened it to skim the news and lifestyle sections on...reactions1comment
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Patients as Partners in ResearchI’m a huge believer that our patient stories are a type of data, and that patient engagement includes using these stories as...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Asthma and Heart HealthWhen you think of asthma, you automatically think of the lungs and how they work to keep our bodies oxygenated and us...reactionscomments
Striving for a Better Heart With AsthmaSomething that we are consistently reminded of, as asthmatics, is our heart health. In recent years the correlation between heart disease and...reactions7comments
Air Pollution, Asthma, and Heart HealthResearch published in the European Heart Journal on March 12, 2019, made a shocking statement: air pollution now kills more people than...reactionscomments
Could Having Adult-Onset Asthma Put Your Heart at Risk?People who develop asthma in adulthood, rather than as a child, have a very different type of asthma. And now, a recent...reactionscomments
Are Dogs Good for Asthma?A couple years ago, I made a video called “Would Having A Dog Be Good For My Asthma?”. Well, I still don’t...reactions2comments
Pets Can Be Good For Your Health!I’m a cat person. Thankfully my asthma is not allergy-driven (and this article is more driven to asthmatics like me who don’t...reactionscomments
Fatigue and Asthma: My ExperienceThe staff at Asthma.net recently completed a survey with people who have asthma called Asthma In America. It examined a number of...reactions13comments
