Risk Factors...Most cases of asthma start during childhood as the immune system matures. Certain genetic and other risk factors may increase the risk...
Dos And Don’ts for Dating a Person With Asthma...If you're dating someone with asthma, I can offer you some valuable insights. First off, it’s important to know that asthma itself...reactions2comments
Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that can cause very dry and itchy skin. It can weaken your skin’s ability to protect your...
How to Use Spiriva Respimat...One day when starting a new Spiriva Respimat inhaler, I thought back to many years ago when I first started using this inhaler device, and...reactionscomments
Exercise-Induced Asthma...Exercise-induced asthma can occur in anyone, whether or not they have asthma. The condition happens in high school athletes, elite athletes, and...
Can I Still Play Sports With Asthma?...If you have asthma, you may worry about your ability to play sports. Exercise is important for your overall health, so do...
Finding a New Asthma Trigger...Just when I thought I had experienced every asthma trigger out there, along came a new one! I had a work trip...reactions29comments
Asthma and Physical Therapy: Talking to My Physical Therapist About Asthma...For those who have been following my writing for a while, I am sure you know that I have a few more...reactionscomments
How Are You Doing This Allergy Season?...How are you doing this spring allergy season? Me? Oh, I am doing fairly well. My treatment regimen is adjusted perfectly. And...reactions12comments
What Are Hyperactive Airways (Twitchy Airways)? ...Asthmatics have hyperactive airways. A neat way of describing this is to say that they have “twitchy airways.” So, what is this...reactions4comments
Registered Members...You are already registered on Asthma.net. Thanks for being a member of our community! With your Asthma.net membership, you receive: The Asthma.net...
Asthma and Oral Health...When we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the...reactionscomments
Using a Pulse Oximeter: What Your Pulmonologist Wants You To Know...See why relying on a pulse oximeter device can be dangerous. Listen to your body when trying to decide if you need...reactions2comments
How Resilient Are You?...I usually listen to music on the way to the office, but I have recently discovered some interesting podcasts. One is called...reactions2comments
Cultivating Community: Questions on Daily Life With Asthma...This Asthma Awareness Month, we're focused on cultivating community and getting to know more about our community members. In this poll article...reactions13comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Unusual Asthma Symptoms...For several years, the forums section of Asthma.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about...reactionscomments
"One Puff of Albuterol Won't Work!"...I wrote earlier about my first (and last) visit to a pulmonologist. My beloved allergy and asthma doctor had passed away from...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
GERD (Heartburn and Reflux)...Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents and acid go backward into the esophagus. While this happens to everyone...
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me Do...Asthma has led my life in a unique direction. It is what led me to my profession as a respiratory therapist. It...reactions14comments
