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
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
25 Years Ago, We Started Our Asthma JourneyIt’s been a long 25 years since my son was hospitalized and THEN diagnosed with asthma. As I learned more about asthma...reactionscomments
Preparing To Travel With Non-Allergic AsthmaI don’t have allergic asthma. I have been tested for everything under the sun multiple times. Yet I still have severe asthma...reactionscomments
Tips for Flying Through Airport Security With AsthmaOkay terrible pun in the title there... sorry. While I write this, I’m cruising at 37,325 feet per the in-flight entertainment screen...reactions5comments
Let’s Talk Oral ThrushNo, thrush is not the name of a band. It’s not the name of a WWE championship wrestler. In actuality, it’s a...reactions19comments
Tremors: What’s The Deal? My hands shake; they tremor ever so slightly. It’s a symptom I’ve experienced most of my life. Sometimes it gets worse, sometimes...reactions48comments
Beta Blockers: Are They Safe to Use If You Have Asthma?Traditionally, people with asthma who were on a type of medicine called a beta agonist were cautioned against using a type of...reactionscomments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?""What's your personal best on your peak flow? Hmmm?" This was the start of a conversation I overheard between my older son...reactions18comments
Coping With Medication-Induced Muscle CrampsI’m fortunate that most of my medications don’t generally cause side effects. Aside from occasional bouts of tachycardia (high heart rate) or...reactions102comments
The Color of Inhalers: Part 1Ever notice that most asthma inhalers have unique colors? This is actually a safety mechanism so you know what medicine you're taking...reactions10comments
Gym Class, Fall Sports, and AsthmaAs I’m getting back into the swing of things for Fall, I’ve been emailing parents of the kids I coach and texting...reactionscomments
How Do Viruses Cause/Trigger Asthma?It has now been established that viruses trigger asthma attacks, and they also cause new-onset asthma. They even have their own asthma...reactions10comments
