Articles

I have a confession to make. For as long as I can remember I've been a "hider" when it comes to my asthma. I take my inhalers and medications away...

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! In the spirit of increasing awareness, here are 10 things I wish people knew about my asthma...

One of my favorite questions to be asked when I'm working in the hospital is, "Why did you become a respiratory therapist?" I get asked this often. Almost daily. I...

For the last few years I have been combining my two passions; educating people with asthma to better take care of their disease, and my love of cooking and sharing...

As I contemplate four and a half decades' worth of asthma memories, there are some quotes that come to mind. These are actually quoted from people in my life and...

Like fitness centers, I’m well aware that pretty much wherever I may opt to spend the night when I’m on the road, asthma triggers will probably enter the equation. Unlike...

I am a respiratory therapist. I became acclimated to this profession after meeting many respiratory therapists as an asthmatic child during the 1980s. My perception was they were caring people...

Peak expiratory flow rate (or PEFR) measures how fast a person can exhale (blow out). Peak flows can be one of the most valuable tools an asthmatic has to monitor...

The Asthma In America 2016 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 500 individuals currently diagnosed with asthma. The primary goal of this research was to better understand...

Asthma doesn’t have to stop you from competing in sports at an elite level. While statistics are variable within sports, and competition years (and seasons!), in 2004, 4.6% of athletes...

Around 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing almost all of the time, as well as...

Community Question: Are there any tips on remembering when to take asthma medication? We asked our advocate team of respiratory therapists and asthma educators, and this is what they said:...

Diagnosing asthma is a process that involves several steps. First, your healthcare provider will ask you to describe all of your symptoms. This includes how often the symptoms occur, when...

Sometime people with asthma need treatment in the hospital. This can happen if you have an asthma attack that has very severe symptoms, and you need emergency care to treat...

As a person with asthma who also has ADHD, I am probably the best/worst person to give advice about how to take your medication (after all, I’m writing this after...

A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...

There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:An undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical product in...

Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...

Peak flow measurements are one of those things that long-time lungers mostly-hate. So, while a lot of literature floats around the Web about checking your peak flows, your doctor may...

Everyone living with asthma should have a complete, up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. It is a written document that lays out your detailed plan for controlling your asthma. They key parts...