What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
Mucus Management...This summer has brought high pollen counts and wildfire smoke; both of these are allergens and can, unfortunately, increase mucus production. At...reactions32comments
What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?...Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune system condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from...reactions4comments
Cardiac Asthma -- What You Need to Know...Have you ever heard of a condition called "cardiac asthma"? Have you wondered if it's the same as the asthma of the...reactions9comments
There's My "Eating Cough" Again...Both of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle...reactions14comments
Lung Gift Giveaway for Asthma Awareness Month...May is Asthma Awareness Month, and we want to give back to our community with something that brings comfort and smiles! That’s...reactions9comments
Saunas and Asthma: Are Hot Tubs and Baths Safe?...Something about submerging in warm water is pure magic. It is such a simple concept, but soaking in a bath, hot tub...reactions4comments
The Asthma Itch: Understanding the Link Between an Itchy Chin and Asthma...Do you experience an itchy chin and neck prior to or during asthma attacks? If so, you are not alone. In fact...reactions24comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions50comments
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...
