Unusual Asthma SymptomsIt’s often said that asthma is a heterogeneous disease. This means that asthma affects each of us in unique ways. A part of this “uniqueness” means that some of us... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Asthma Spoon TheoryI first heard of the Spoon Theory over a decade ago. However, I was younger and didn't really grasp what it meant. It wasn't until recent years that I could... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Are Women With Asthma at Risk for Developing COPD Later in Life?According to a recent study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, about 40% of women who have asthma are at risk to later develop COPD. When this... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is Symbicort SMART?In most countries outside of the United States, there is an approved dosing strategy for the combination inhaler Symbicort known as Symbicort SMART. Why SMART is not currently approved in... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What? You Take Your Inhaler Every Day?!When I first heard a doctor wonder about taking an inhaler every day at the Association of Asthma Educator's conference, I had to laugh out loud! Then quickly scribble it... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
New Adventures, New BiologicThe time is quickly approaching, in just 5 days, I will be receiving my first injection of a new biologic that I will be starting. I am not sure how... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying In A Dangerous SituationI listened to a presentation at the annual Association of Asthma Educators conference in Phoenix in July, and the psychologist was talking about dealing with teens. For those of you... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma From A Dad's Point of ViewOn our way back from a long road trip, I realized that even though asthma is my entire life's focus now (personally and professionally), it's not for my husband. Many... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Asthma Triggers: AllergensIf you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen can occur for various reasons. This is one reason it is so important to have a rescue inhaler handy regardless of... By AWorkman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Asthma InhalersI just got free Symbicort for a year. Yay! And it was easy. Well, sort of. This is actually the second time I got a free inhaler for a year... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Lung Sound Terms To KnowAsthma tends to create some interesting lung sounds. So, doctors will probably want to listen to your lung sounds when they see you. What they hear can help them diagnose... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Should I Do?I hear this quite a bit when I help families with their asthma. They want me to tell them what to do. But I can't. I tell the families that... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FeNO Testing and AsthmaThere is a test that can be done to quantitatively measure inflammation in the lungs in those with eosinophilic/allergic asthma, as well as how well your inhaled corticosteroids are doing... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Do Your Seasonal Allergies Get Worse in Summer?I consider summer to be my second-worst asthma season (after winter) due to the heat and humidity. However, a family friend recently commented that while she used to just have... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Action Plans and the KiddosAsthma action plans are an integral part of managing asthma. It is important for any and all asthmatics to have one, regardless of their age and/or asthma severity. Children are... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding the Different Stages of AsthmaAsthma, like many diseases, is classified into different levels, or stages. This helps healthcare professionals develop the right plan of care for each person who has asthma. But what does... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What Biologics Are Approved For Asthma?So, at the present time, there are only five biologics approved for asthma. Here is a list of these biologics along with a brief description of how they work. To... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk about Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 different factors, including asthma symptoms and their impact... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Stuck in the YellowI have written all about asthma action plans in the past and really stressed their importance. If you are unfamiliar with what an asthma action plan is, it’s a written... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments