What to Ask at My Pulmonologist Appointment?Being a Respiratory Therapist, I am on the front lines with people who are really struggling to breathe. Sometimes I am also the patient as I also have severe asthma... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsThe time was quickly approaching, I was coming to the end of my clinical study and the many questions of what is next were coming to a forefront. These times... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Your Usual Asthma SymptomsWhen we think of asthma symptoms the following usually comes to mind- wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Those are the three most common asthma symptoms. When inflammation happens... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Battling an Asthma Episode and Illness When You Live AloneCurrently I am battling a sinus infection, bronchitis and an asthma flare – the trifecta of winter illness. Being sick is hard, but it can be even harder when you... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Truth About Medication Expiration DatesA few months ago, I pulled a new inhaler out of the pharmacy bag to find this sticker (pictured to the right). It says "JUN." As in, short for June... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Severe Asthma: What Is Airway Remodeling?About 5-10% of asthmatics have what is now understood to be severe asthma. While there are a variety of reasons why someone might end up with severe asthma, one potential... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Intermittent Fasting and... Asthma?!On Sunday, my friend and assistant goalball coach was complaining about her current foray into intermittent fasting-the hunger aspect of it. Now, all I knew that time about intermittent fasting... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
You’re Too ComplicatedA lot of times we look to our healthcare professionals to provide us with valuable information about our health, especially in terms of our ability to breathe. When you have... By AWorkman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Already Know Everything There is to Know About AsthmaDo you know how many times I hear this? I don’t think ANYONE knows everything there is to know about asthma. Not patients, not doctors, not respiratory therapists, not researchers... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Need an Asthma Specialist Involved in Your Care?Most people who have asthma or parents of children with asthma can manage the disease and treatment on their own with just the direction of their family doctor, pediatrician, or... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
C-c-c-cold Olympic Athletes and AsthmaI'm watching the Olympics from my warm, cozy home and am wondering..... how can the Olympic athletes compete in the freezing cold temperatures in South Korea?! I know it's the... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pulling a Rib Muscle From Coughing - Ouch!Sometimes, when I help families learn more about asthma, they will lean forward and whisper, “Sometimes my son coughs so hard... he throws up.” Mmmhmmm. Welcome to my world. Coughing... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Tips for Communicating With Your DoctorYour asthma is most likely to stay under control when you work hand in hand with your healthcare team. This post will give you some tips for talking with them... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Speaking Canadian: Asthma EditionOn a semi-regular basis, I find myself explaining Canadianisms-words or things that are generally used in Canada or specific to Canada, or used in places that are generally Not America... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You At Risk For An Asthma Attack?When you have asthma, chances are good that sooner or later you will experience an asthma attack. If you've had one, you know that it can be a terrifying experience... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year, New Yoga practiceOne facet of my 2018 self improvement goals started with a yoga journey. Every day in January I have spent some time on a yoga mat in my living room... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Singulair/Montelukast: Not just for asthma? Part 2As I wrote previously, for whatever reason, I suck at keeping up with my nasal corticosteroids. But I do take pills as well as inhalers a couple (or more) times... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
27 Benefits Of Exercising With AsthmaOne of the greatest ironies of having asthma is that most of us have Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). Some of us spend lots of time indoors to avoid outdoor allergens... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Pulmonary Function Testing To Diagnose AsthmaSome refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as, it's a breathing test that can help diagnose... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Did Hippocrates Diagnose Asthma?Short of breath was a disease for most of history. I mean what I just said: the symptom WAS the disease. If you were short of breath you had asthma... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments