When Personal Experience is Taken as a RecommendationWhile I agree the title “Patient Expert” is valid and warranted for use in reference to many patients, most people (thankfully) understand that many of us are not medical professionals... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 smoking. When I heard this fact offhandedly mentioned... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma becoming COPD. Here's what to know. A 2004... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Asthma a Disability?“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the answer is yes. But, it’s good to know... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about your experience! Asthma.net/Health Union is teaming up with... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Deal With New TriggersAsthma is a disease that changes over time. Chances are almost certain that the asthma you have today will not be the same asthma you will have in 10 years... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rib Pain From Coughing?Yep, it can happen. Thought you could only hurt your ribs in an accident? Well, there are a lot of ways to hurt ribs - accidents, sports, reaching/lifting/twisting, or sneezing... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
5 Tips to Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma ControlTrigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with your asthma triggers and you have the best... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the HeatIt may only be the beginning of the spring season in most areas of the United States, but summer is coming, and with it, hot and sometimes humid weather. And, unfortunately... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Histamines in Our Health FoodsFor most of my life, I was taking a cocktail of antihistamines and allergy medications to control my asthma. My allergies were all over the place but constantly flared with... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Avoid An Asthma Inhaler-Induced Sore ThroatDo you experience a sore throat or hoarseness regularly, especially after using your asthma inhaler? Apparently quite a few of our readers do, because we were recently asked to do... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
What You Need to Know About Updraft Nebulizer Treatment for AsthmaHave you heard of updraft treatment for asthma? Are you wondering what it is or if it could help you in managing your asthma? If so, keep reading. If you're... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pithy History of Allergies: Part 2Let us continue on our journey through allergy history. Nothing is known about allergies in the primitive world. That’s not to say there weren’t people who suffered from them. But... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Pithy History Of AllergiesSo many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said, here’s a short and sweet history of allergies... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asthma Equipment vs. COPD EquipmentAsthma and COPD are similar diseases. They can both be managed with equipment at your home. Some of this equipment is the same for both diseases. Although, some tend to... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Keeping Your Medication Information SafeOn a recent post, a Asthma.Net community member mentioned they struggle to dispose of their old medications because of the huge hassle it is to block off your personal information... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Guess Who's Back, Back, Back, Back Again... Primatene!?!If you kept rapping along with my mini-parody of Eminem’s Without Me, please don’t tell a friend about Primatene Mist… unless it’s to educate them on asthma treatment! Yes, you... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Robot RevolutionThere are many ways I enjoy spending my time. Vacuuming doesn’t top that list. It’s a necessity, not only for basic cleanliness of my home but to keep the dust... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
#Asthmaproblems: When They Rearrange the Store on YouI do my best to avoid the cleaning products aisle when grocery shopping. Fortunately, as I do not do the majority of shopping, this is a choice I can make... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments