How Inhaled Corticosteroids Affect the Immune System...It’s completely natural to have concerns about how medications impact your body. To help clear the air, we asked our Facebook community...reactions4comments
The Cost of a Fresh Coat: My DIY Disaster with Asthma and Reactive Airways...I moved into my house almost 2 years ago and have been slowly working my way through each room—painting, decorating, and bringing...reactions2comments
Let’s Talk Symptoms: 5 Common Asthma Symptoms To Watch For...I have written many times about how asthma is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease. There is a wide variety of symptoms. No two...reactions49comments
Asthma Medications...There are many different prescription drugs used to treat asthma. The 2 main types of asthma drugs are control medicines and rescue...
Asthma Treatment and Management...The keys to controlling asthma are long-term management and understanding what to do when your asthma flares. This includes avoiding triggers, monitoring...
Lifestyle and Natural Remedies...Asthma attacks can be triggered by substances in the environment, such as dust and mold. One person may have different asthma triggers...
Complementary and Integrative Health for Asthma...Complementary and alternative medicine is a common name for non-traditional healthcare practices. The newer name for these practices is complementary and integrative...
Breathing Exercises...Breathing exercises are a popular way some people manage their asthma along with prescription drugs and other treatments. Certain exercises may help...
Bronchial Thermoplasty...Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure approved to treat severe asthma in some adults. It is only done when asthma symptoms cannot be...
Types of Asthma Inhalers...Most common asthma treatments use a handheld inhaler or nebulizer. These devices allow medicine to go right to the airway. Then, the...
Asthma Rescue Medications...Rescue medicines work fast to provide relief during an asthma attack. They are sometimes also called quick-relief drugs. They should only be...
Asthma Prevention and Control Medications...Long-term asthma medicines help prevent and control asthma symptoms. They should be taken while also avoiding triggers and maintaining a healthy diet...
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Could My Asthma Be Causing Swallowing Problems?...Who knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that doesn't seem that important, and I...reactions10comments
Asthma in the Workplace...Everyone has a different experience with their asthma and how it impacts their daily life. We often talk about how asthma impacts...reactions2comments
A Guide to Asthma Accommodations for College Students...I never really thought of my asthma as a disability during my time at university. Although asthma caused me trouble a time...reactions2comments
Where Is My Asthma Now?...In 1970, I was born with asthma. If someone asks me how my asthma is these days, the honest answer is simple:...reactionscomments
Understanding Postnasal Drip with Allergic Asthma...As I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing. If you have...reactions14comments
Practical Tips for Remembering Your Asthma Medication...Remembering to take medication can be tricky, especially if you are new to a chronic illness like asthma. Furthermore, the more treatment...reactions8comments
How Asthma Made Me Who I Am Today...I don’t remember a moment when I suddenly realized asthma was shaping my life. It just did. My mom tells me that...reactions3comments
