Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic AsthmaIn 1990, Jean Bousquet and company were the first to link high eosinophil levels with asthma severity. In 1999, Sally Wenzel and company were the first to link severe asthma... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hat and mitten weather, changing seasons and changes in asthma symptoms.I have been lucky enough to have been enjoying unseasonably warm weather for this time of year. Unfortunately, the cold stuff is nipping at my heals. We have had a... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeing My Doctors In A New LightI was in San Francisco last week for a national allergy and asthma conference. As a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), I want to be up to date on new research... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Asthma CaregiverBeing a caregiver to your loved one living with asthma comes with its own set of challenges. One could be a parent to their child with asthma or one might... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Subgroups: What Is Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma?Another rare subgroup of asthma is persistent eosinophilic asthma. It’s a subgroup of asthma usually diagnosed in adulthood that is associated with a combination of severe asthma, eosinophilia, chronic sinusitis... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Tips for Flying Through Airport Security with AsthmaOkay terrible pun in the title there, sorry. :D While I write this, I’m cruising at 37,325 feet per the in-flight entertainment screen on my WestJet flight (I wish, like... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Exercise Induced BronchospasmA story I’m proud to talk about is how I conquered exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB). As a kid, I was not able to exercise much and even had a doctor’s excuse... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making My Open Enrollment Choice'Tis the season, for email or letters from Human Resources or Insurance Companies. Perhaps almost nothing is changing for your insurance in 2017, or maybe everything is. It's certainly an... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sharing Is Caring… Never Mind: Kids, Germs and AsthmaIt’s a cycle: every year, a few weeks into school starting (and, often again a few weeks after Winter Break), some sort of virus or five starts circulating elementary school... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisEosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, formerly known as Churg Strauss Syndrome, is a very rare subgroup of asthma where severe asthma is combined with a combination of other medical conditions. Here... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
“It’s just a prototype”: When my asthma app dreams came true, and then died seconds laterOne weekend in mid-September, I stood at the back of a classroom at Stanford University Medical School during the MedicineX conference. Up front, a presentation was underway about an app... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"I Have Asthma, Can I Still Have A Dog?"A few years ago, I had the worst asthma episode of my life. After several hours in the emergency room I was given a referral to see an asthma and... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Guide to Conference Calls with AsthmaOver the years, I have done a good number of phone meetings and conference calls, both via old-school telephone and with platforms like Google Hangout, Skype or even other more... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, I bicycled hereIt's a simple enough, one pedal stroke after the next, left, right, left, right, left. I lean into the turn, feather the brakes as I zip down a hill, stand... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Everything Is SolvableWhen it comes to my asthma, I want as much information as I can get. Print out of my PFTs, no matter how stellar? You bet. Allergy tests to figure... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having Asthma AND Other Diseases, Too!Recently, I was talking to a friend and mentioned how much I hate migraines. She looked at me and said, "But you have asthma." I responded with "Yes" and give... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nebulizer Systems: Everything You Need To KnowI have had my own nebulizer since 1985, and have doled them out to patients since 1995. So, I guess that makes me sort of a nebulizer expert. Here I... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments43 comments
The Joys Of Short WalksThere are lots of reasons I don’t exercise as much as I should, and you probably have lots of them, yourself, too. Whether it’s an off day or an off... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awkward Conversations About AsthmaFor those of you with asthma, you probably know what triggers (or causes) an asthma attack for you. Triggers can be different for everyone, and they can change over time... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Smoke + Mirrors: Fog Effects And AsthmaWhat do concerts, some plays, and haunted houses have in common? They often use some sort of fake fog effect to make them look cooler, or more spooky, or more... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments