What Is Eosinophilic Asthma?...Less than 10 percent of people with asthma have severe asthma. Severe asthma is hard to control with inhaled corticosteroids and other...
Is It Eosinophilic Esophagitis(EoE) or Reflux?...Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that moves food from your mouth to...reactionscomments
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?...I had a pulmonary function test (PFT) this week. Among other things, this got me thinking about when those of us with...reactions25comments
Asthma in Mainstream(ish) Media: Teen Fiction Books...I recently posted a prompt in an asthma discussion group that I moderate about books with characters that have asthma. Forgetting I...reactionscomments
Are Anxiety And Depression Connected To Asthma Control?...Asthma is a complex, chronic illness that can affect both the body and the mind. Coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing are...reactions4comments
Differences in Asthma Care Between the US and UK...I recently had the opportunity to join a support group for people with severe asthma. The group is based out of the...reactions1comment
Rotating Injectable Medications...Over the last few years, I have been prescribed some different injectable medicines. I have never been afraid of needles, they just...reactions1comment
Out of Stock - But Not Out of Luck...Everything seems to be in shortage post-pandemic, and asthma medications are definitely not exempt from that! I have had my fair share...reactions7comments
Bronchial Thermoplasty...Six years ago my severe asthma was completely out of control. The 5 daily asthma medications and frequent ER visits and hospitalizations...reactions6comments
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...
Getting Ahead of My Asthma...The one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I...reactionscomments
The Friends That Make It All Better...Living with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of...reactionscomments
Linda Foy...Linda was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Linda Foy is an artist, author, and creative sharing "Peace, Faith, Joy" in everyday...
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?...Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it...reactionscomments
Strong Emotions, Stress, and Depression...Strong emotions and stress are linked to asthma in many ways. Strong emotions can trigger asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. This may...
Food and Alcohol...Food and alcohol are not common asthma triggers. Some people with asthma are sensitive to food additives, such as sulfites. People with...
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...
Hyperventilation and Sighing...Hyperventilation and sighing are linked to asthma. Their effect on asthma is still being studied. Hyperventilation is a type of dysfunctional or...
Chest Tightness and Pain...Chest tightness is a typical asthma symptom, along with cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath. For the most part, chest tightness occurs...
Asthma Myths and Misconceptions...Asthma is a common condition. But many people do not understand certain things about asthma. Knowing more details about asthma can help...
