Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Moving DilemmaMoving is no fun! Packing is really no fun, especially with asthma. So, I reported on the "Renting Dilemma." I gave up on renting and moved on to the "Looking... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where to Find Telehealth ServicesIt can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves First Generic of Proventil HFA, A Commonly Used Albuterol InhalerThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the first generic of Proventil HFA metered-dose inhaler. This is an especially important approval for the COVID-19 pandemic response... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Swallowing and AsthmaWho knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and I likely should have cut the potato smaller... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Using a Neti Pot for Asthma and AllergiesIf you are hip to the world of alternative and complementary medicine, you may have heard of a neti pot. A neti pot originates from the ancient Indian healing system... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Air Pollution Assuming an Ever Increasing Role in AsthmaMore than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma and 6 out of 10 of them have the allergic type of asthma. This means that their asthma symptoms are... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and NextSpring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice but to stay home. We aren’t usually told... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why I ContributeWarm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my reasons for wanting to share my experiences as... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cockroach AllergiesAllergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a common allergen is not often discussed, which most... By Samuel Taylor2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Now Closed - Fatigue and Health SurveyThe 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon. Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Intimate With AsthmaMy partner, who has asthma, decided that he wanted to incorporate more cardio into his workout routine. He decided that he would incorporate running, walking, and hiking into his workout... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 about my insurance coverage or an explanation of... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergy TestingNothing goes together quite like asthma and allergies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, but terrible and unenjoyable. If you are reading this and have asthma, it is likely that... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma TreatmentIt seems there is a fair amount of interest in our community regarding the use of bronchodilators for people who have asthma. So, this post will review this class of... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Going? So, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Like millions of others, I decided I better lose some weight. That should bode well for better asthma control. So, how’s that... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments