Can RSV Affect Older Children?I like to keep up with current events. I was surprised to see every TV station and social media outlet were running...reactionscomments
Why Do Colds Hit Asthmatics Harder Than Non-Asthmatics?Respiratory viruses affect all of us. They enact an immune response that causes airway inflammation, and this inflammation causes cold symptoms. If...reactions32comments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions11comments
The Link Between Asthma and PneumoniaIt would seem that my family has lung complications coded into our genome. I have asthma, my father suffers from chronic bronchitis...reactions22comments
Managing Asthma Through the WinterIf you have allergic asthma, you might think the winter would be your best season. No pollen in the air and the...reactions2comments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The BasicsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactions11comments
Did My Asthma Cough Affect My Pelvic Floor?I recently started pelvic floor physical therapy hoping it could help address the cause of my ongoing pelvic pain. During the assessment...reactions12comments
Oxygen Treatment and Asthma: Treating Low Blood Oxygen LevelsFood, water, shelter, and air are the four components that a human being needs to survive. Oxygen is the main component within...reactions9comments
Let’s Discuss the Impact of Asthma on Oxygen LevelsInterestingly, asthma is not considered a disease that lowers oxygen levels. This is true for most asthmatics, and it is true for...reactions42comments
Is My Chronic Cough Caused by Asthma? Or Something Else?What if my chronic cough is caused by something other than asthma? Like...lung cancer? Lungs can be cranky, and sometimes it is...reactions8comments
Let's Talk Pulse OximetryWe have all seen them - either the sticker or clip on your finger attached to the vitals machine. The elusive pulse...reactions33comments
When Should You Take Your Child to the ER for Asthma?This is always a scary time, and as mom to three kids with asthma, we had a lots of trips to the...reactionscomments
Asthma and HospitalizationSometime people with asthma need treatment in the hospital. This can happen if you have an asthma attack that has very severe...reactions2comments
How Does Asthma Affect the Airways?Your body needs oxygen so you can walk, talk, eat, and exercise. The way you get this oxygen is through the air...reactions3comments
Asthma and EDACEDAC is the acronym for excessive dynamic airway collapse. It means the "soft tissue of the posterior wall of the trachea bulges...reactions7comments
Tracking Asthma ChangesHave you ever been carrying on with life and then what feels like out of nowhere is an asthma attack? This happened...reactionscomments
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Versus AsthmaMy college-aged daughter has been having a tough time with her asthma this year. Her asthma specialist ran a series of tests...reactions11comments
Community Views: Asthma and ComorbiditiesPeople with asthma frequently live with other illnesses as well. These are called comorbidities. Doctors use the term comorbidity to describe a...reactions3comments
Hi, It’s Your Asthma, Are You Listening?Have you ever noticed that no matter how well your asthma is controlled it can come up and hit you very unexpectedly...reactions1comment
