Three Cheers For Caregivers...A couple of weeks ago, I had an encounter an interesting situation in the in the Diagnostic Imagining waiting room. There was an older couple waiting for their name to...reactionscomments
What Happens During An Asthma Attack?...The goal of any asthma treatment program is to prevent and control asthma. Still, there may be times when your asthma gets the best of you. Here is what actually...reactionscomments
Late age asthma...I'm female ;) 61 and been having trouble for a year. Didn't believe an asthma diagnosis (lots of allergies yes) on prednisone tonight. Singulair and abuterol. Coughing, like broncoitis, phlegm...reactions4comments
How Do You Carry Your Inhaler?...In my daily life, jeans, tshirts and hoodies are my staples. I write (from my kitchen) and spend a few hours a week hanging out with a family who's middle...reactions14comments
Is There a Connection Between Dehydration and Asthma?...Asthma.net asked our team of respiratory therapists and asthma educators, "Is there a connection between dehydration and asthma?" Here are some of their responses: View Lyn's profile. Since the adult...reactionscomments
Asthma Chores: Cleaning Your Supplies...Confession: I am terrible at preparing medications for my asthma. I’m so terrible at it that I’ve made this confession on the internet before, and that my friends and I...reactions3comments
Symptoms and Signs: How Asthma Communicates...One of the neat things about asthma is your body lets you know how things are going inside your lungs. Even better, it lets people around you -- parents, siblings...reactions6comments
Asthma-Friendly Kitchen: Healthy Breakfast...One of the best ways to prepare for a busy day of work or play is to eat a healthy breakfast, one with lots of protein that will keep you...reactions3comments
Asthma On Campus: Getting Through Flu Season...It's the dead of winter on campus, snowball fights, board game nights, and movie marathons are in full swing. Of course this is also the time of year when friends...reactionscomments
Asthma and Pregnancy...My asthma is severe. It started out mild when I was a child and progressed into the severe category when I was in my 20s. When my husband and I...reactionscomments
5 Warning Signs of Asthma in Children...Along with being an asthmatic, I’m also the parent of three asthmatic children. I had some pretty bad experiences with asthma as a kid myself, and won’t let my kids...reactionscomments
Learning About What's New in Asthma Research...I had the opportunity to sit in on an update about asthma research with a world renowned pulmonologist who provided an update from the TS ( American Thoracic Society conference)...reactionscomments
Patients as Partners in Research...I’m a huge believer that our patient stories are a type of data, and that patient engagement includes using these stories as data within medical research. Clinical trials are the...reactionscomments
Is There A Relationship Between Asthma And Sleep Apnea/Snoring?...Asthma is a relatively common condition. Sleep apnea is, too. Is it reasonable to say that there are quite a few people with asthma and sleep apnea. Is there a...reactionscomments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes in just that: allergies and asthma. Generally if...reactions8comments
Tell Me More About This Clinical Trial Stuff...I am often asked about what it is like to be in a clinical trial. Why did I choose to participate and what advice would I provide to other patients...reactionscomments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief Summary...Physicians have long been perplexed by this disease we call asthma. What’s the root cause? Why do some have it worse than others? Ongoing research in the field of genetics...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and Asthma: Meditate?! Seriously?...I think, unless we just about grow up exposed to meditation, our brains are almost pre-programmed to meet the word “meditate” with a mental image of a person sitting in...reactions2comments
Learned Empowerment: Asthma Education for Adults...If you’re struggling with your asthma and it doesn’t seem like doctors are helping as much as they could be, it could be worthwhile to consider requesting to visit a...reactionscomments
Andrea M. Jensen, CHES, AE-C...Andrea Jensen’s life changed in 2000 when all three of her children were diagnosed with asthma and then hospitalized over the next few years. She did what any mom would...