10 Things Not To Say To Someone Living With Asthma...As I contemplate four and a half decades' worth of asthma memories, there are some quotes that come to mind. These are...reactions36comments
Kerri MacKay...Kerri MacKay has lived with asthma since 2008, diagnosed when she was 16. She has a Bachelor of Physical & Health Education...
Welcome to Asthma.net Stories...At Asthma.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with asthma can be a challenge, but the...reactions7comments
Asthma on the Road: Hotel Triggers...Like fitness centers, I’m well aware that pretty much wherever I may opt to spend the night when I’m on the road...reactionscomments
What Does A Respiratory Therapist Do?...I am a respiratory therapist. I became acclimated to this profession after meeting many respiratory therapists as an asthmatic child during the...reactions3comments
Let's Talk Peak Flows & Peak Flow Meters...Peak expiratory flow rate (or PEFR) measures how fast a person can exhale (blow out). Peak flows can be one of the...reactions5comments
Asthma in America 2016...The Asthma In America 2016 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 500 individuals currently diagnosed with asthma. The primary...reactionscomments
Asthma and Exercise: Elite Athletes with Asthma: Anti-Doping and Fair Play...Asthma doesn’t have to stop you from competing in sports at an elite level. While statistics are variable within sports, and competition...reactionscomments
Theresa Cannizzaro, RRT...Lungs are Theresa’s passion, both personally and professionally. She was diagnosed with mild asthma at age 8 and it turned severe when...
Severe Asthma...Around 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing...reactions2comments
Ask The Advocates: Remembering To Take Your Medication...Community Question: Are there any tips on remembering when to take asthma medication? We asked our advocate team of respiratory therapists and...reactions1comment
Different Diagnostic Tests for Asthma...Diagnosing asthma is a process that involves several steps. First, your healthcare provider will ask you to describe all of your symptoms...reactionscomments
Asthma and Hospitalization...Sometime people with asthma need treatment in the hospital. This can happen if you have an asthma attack that has very severe...reactions2comments
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Remembering Your Medications...As a person with asthma who also has ADHD, I am probably the best/worst person to give advice about how to take...reactions2comments
Leon Lebowitz, RRT...Leon was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Leon is a career respiratory therapy professional in New York City. He is a...
