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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
Nucala (mepolizumab)...Nucala (mepolizumab) is a medicine for people ages 6 and older with asthma who continue to have severe asthma attacks despite taking...
It is a wrap!...In just a day, I will have completed my third investigational drug study (clinical trial) and my fourth total study. Some may...reactionscomments
My Opinion of Many Asthma Inhalers...We asthma experts often say that finding what asthma inhalers work best for you is a matter of trial and error. This...reactions27comments
What is Allergic Asthma?...The most common subtype of asthma is allergic asthma or extrinsic asthma. Having this means you have a double whammy of allergies...reactions2comments
Asthma Is Not a "One Size Fits All" Disease...There are many different types of asthma. When a person is diagnosed with asthma, they often have many questions about the disease...reactionscomments
Don't Be a "Hider"...I have a confession to make. For as long as I can remember I've been a "hider" when it comes to my...reactions6comments
Dia Sue-Wah-Sing...Dia Sue-Wah-Sing is a severe asthmatic, ePatient, advocate, and the current chair of the Asthma Society of Canada‘s National Asthma Patient Alliance...
Kat Tynan...Kat was previously an advocate on Asthma.net. Kat spends her days working as an IT professional in St. Louis, MO. By night...
Video: Ten Things I Wish People Knew About My Asthma...May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! In the spirit of increasing awareness, here are 10 things I wish people knew about...reactionscomments
"Why Did You Become A Respiratory Therapist?"...One of my favorite questions to be asked when I'm working in the hospital is, "Why did you become a respiratory therapist?"...reactions2comments
