Peak Flow Meter...A peak flow meter is a handheld device you use to monitor your asthma at home. It measures how well air moves...
Spirometry...Spirometry is a common test to see how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you inhale and exhale over...
Classifying Asthma Severity...Asthma varies in how often you have symptoms and how intense those symptoms are. This is referred to as your “asthma severity.”...
Asthma or Bronchitis?...Bronchitis is a condition in which your airways get inflamed. It can look similar to asthma. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic...
What Is An Asthma Attack?...An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. It may also be called an “episode” or “exacerbation.” Mild asthma attacks...
Cough-Variant Asthma...Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a type of asthma where the only symptom is a dry cough. People with other forms of...
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect Yourself...As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactions1comment
Intriguing Facets of Asthma...Buckle up and have inhalers at the ready – it's time to dive into the delightfully unusual world of asthma! We're about...reactionscomments
Comparison...Growing up, I always wanted to be just like my older sister. She was thinner than me, more athletic than me, and...reactionscomments
Don't Miss It: Recognizing Asthma in Kids and Adults with Communication Challenges...A few years ago, the mom of a young woman I had provided respite care for off and on texted me with...reactionscomments
Potential Links Between Hypertension And Asthma...I have dealt with asthma my entire life and also have high blood pressure. Of course, these are two different diseases with...reactions14comments
My Top 3 Asthma Fears...I have been living with asthma for over 30 years. During this time, I have learned most of what I need to...reactions1comment
How to Tell If It's Asthma or Anxiety...At my last job, I managed multiple webinars every month. After each webinar, I would carefully comb through the comments and suggestions...reactions15comments
What Is Asthma?...Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways. It causes wheezing and difficulty breathing. Many people with asthma experience sudden...
Asthma Decisions: Should I or Shouldn't I?...As a seasoned asthmatic, there are moments when tough decisions become inevitable. It is a contemplation that goes something like this: "Should...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of an Inhaler...Greetings, humans! I am your trusty inhaler, affectionately known in these parts as Al Buterol. Though my owner, John, occasionally opts for...reactionscomments
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactionscomments
The Power of a Sticker...If you have been following me for any length of time, you probably know that I have multiple health issues, many of...reactionscomments
Medication Overstock...I seem to have quite the stash of maintenance inhalers. I don’t always remember to take it, as I have noted many...reactions12comments
Keeping the Weight Down Despite Asthma and Prednisolone...I have poorly controlled asthma, and have to take large quantities of prednisone every couple of months to cope with breathing. This...reactions10comments
