Let's Talk Peak Flows & Peak Flow MetersPeak expiratory flow rate (or PEFR) measures how fast a person can exhale (blow out). Peak flows can be one of the...reactions5comments
Asthma in InfantsAsthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children, affecting over 6 million kids in the U.S. But while asthma...reactionscomments
Music (Therapy.)While there are certain songs that I find have resonance to my life with asthma, when I was writing earlier about living...reactions2comments
What Is Reactive Airway Disease?Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS). They are often used interchangeably with asthma...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Alarm Fatigue: Patient EditionOn our second last Asthma Pals session this Spring, one of the kiddos asked about how to get better at remembering to take...reactionscomments
Reading the Fine PrintI am not new to the clinical trial experience and I am a huge advocate for patients getting involved in research. I...reactionscomments
Patients Are A Multidisciplinary Wealth Of Lived Experiences And Shared GoalsI heard this quote recently at a lecture. "Patients are a multidisciplinary wealth of lived experiences and shared goals" and it really...reactionscomments
Asthma & Back to School NightIt's that time of year again, time for Back to School Night to meet my daughter's teachers. Most of the teachers there...reactionscomments
What Is Stock Albuterol?Well, this has to be the weirdest back-to-school I have ever seen. Normally, stores are packed with happy parents (and gloomy kids)...reactionscomments
I Am The Face Of AsthmaEver Google yourself? I do from time to time for kicks and grins. When I Google my name I come up #1...reactions2comments
The Quest For A Flu Shot In 2020For at least 11 flu seasons now, as long as I’ve had asthma, I’ve had a flu shot. To protect myself and...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactions2comments
Common Cold Links To Asthma ExacerbationsI am sure we have all heard it, lived it, or told someone about how a cold was connected to an asthma...reactions4comments
Wacky Weather ChangesI moved to the Midwest a few years ago and I have absolutely loved having all four seasons which was something I...reactions7comments
"Why Did You Become A Respiratory Therapist?"One of my favorite questions to be asked when I'm working in the hospital is, "Why did you become a respiratory therapist?"...reactions4comments
What Is A Dust Mite And Why Can It Trigger Asthma Symptoms?We’re all too familiar with the light layers of dust that can accumulate on our surfaces and furniture after we haven’t cleaned...reactions1comment
Fires In ColoradoIt seems like everywhere you go, there is a trigger for your asthma. That’s been my experience. When I lived on the...reactions2comments
Asthma and Exercise: A Balancing ActTrying to exercise as an asthma patient is challenging. Sometimes, in addition to a balancing act, it feels like I need to...reactions10comments
