Stuffy Nose, Eye Infections and Asthma...Antibiotics, nasal sprays, and corticosteroids.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
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 stories about RSV.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Dust Affect Asthma?...Since it was so warm, we decided to organize our shed. Doesn't that sound like a fun Saturday?... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Cinnamon and Asthma...If you use an inhaled corticosteroid to manage your asthma every day, this could put you at risk for thrush, which is caused by the fungus called Candida... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Impact of Wildfires on People with Asthma...What and how we breathe affects how well we function and enjoy daily life.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is An ENT? ...Instead, he told me my chronic cough was probably due to a side effect of Lisinopril, my blood pressure medicine.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Inhaler Adventure...There was a thought about splitting out the ICS (Inhaled Corticosteroid) and maybe going back to an ICS that I had been on before plus a different LAMA... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Atypical Asthma...Once the airways relax and open up after a bronchodilator and/or corticosteroids are given, the wheezing sound may be heard (but not always).... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Have That Discussion With Your Doctor...My chest gets tight and it affects my ability to collect baseball cards. It affects my quality of life.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sputum Sample Do Over...Having finally discontinued daily oral corticosteroid use, I am not a fan of any mention of “steroid burst.”... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Does Reversible Mean?...There are also other medicines that may reverse them, such as systemic corticosteroids. Yes.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asthma Inhalers and Dental Health...Your asthma care team – including your dentist – wants you to have the least amount of side effects possible, so be sure to tell them if... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Asthma and Back Pain...I have personally felt the effects of poor posture; although, I felt the pain was more in the mid to upper back and certainly related to hunched shoulders... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Herbal Remedies...Some side effects include: Many other herbs have reported anti-inflammatory effects.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
New Year, New Yoga practice...On the mental side, I am at peace when I set aside 30 minutes of me time away from my phone.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Do you have questions about medications or the side effects of treatment?... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tezspire™ (tezepelumab-ekko)...The most common side effects of Tezspire include: These are not all the possible side effects of Tezspire.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Asthma And Its Playmates...Two of the conditions are side effects from lung cancer surgery. The upper lobe of my left lung was removed.... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Six Month Follow-Up Appointment Time...One of the points of discussion from my last appointment was the impacts that oral corticosteroid use has had on my body, my exercise tolerance is much... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do Scare Tactics Work for Asthma?...If you do not lose weight, you are going to end up with diabetes, heart problems, problems with your back and knees, and many more side effects from... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments