Keeping Your Medication Information Safe...This thing is a rolling black stamp with faker letters in a repeating pattern, which means your information is literally unreadable underneath.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Maximizing Appointments Far From Home...The appointment ended up being incredibly informative and I could see why it was better to have done it in person.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Your Asthma Causing Lung Sounds?...The next time you hear your healthcare provider use any of these terms to describe your breath sounds, you will have a better understanding of what exactly... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Parenting Adult Kids With Asthma...A few days later, she was in so much pain, she almost passed out. So, I drove her back to the hospital.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Triggered by my Triggers...Instead of opening my windows, I turn on my air purifier and a fan which is much better for my lungs anyway.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Personal Asthma Test...While it wasn’t quite a sprint and I thought I was feeling better than I had been, it was at least good to know that I could get up... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Wheezy Mornings...Post shower, I felt a lot better.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Juggling the Pharmacy Stuff...It helps a lot, but there still has to be a better way to manage refilling prescriptions.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Allergic to Ragweed? An Increasingly Common Sugar Substitute Could Be Problematic, Too....Similar to the purification of other plant-based ingredients like cane sugar or natural vanilla extract (the latter for you fancy people and/or those who... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!...In short, life is a real struggle and sometimes my allergies get the better of me. Today is one of those days.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Cause Osteoporosis?...As was drilled into my head in the course Physical Activity and Aging, taught by an osteoporosis expert, the more force you put on your bones, the better... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is the Connection Between Humidity and Asthma?...So, a relative humidity level of 70% on a hot day is going to feel a lot "wetter" than the same humidity level on a cold day.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
A New Year, What a Hazard: A Few Tips on Fireworks and Asthma...I have learned that doing such things has eased my frustration and helped me to enjoy this time of year a little better.... By Rebecca C6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...#GivingTuesday was invented by a community center in New York called the 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations.... By NinaHU1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Multiple Broken Ribs and Asthma...His lung capacity and asthma are both better, and I am relieved.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me Do...When I am having a flare-up I often take steroids to get better. This treatment makes my tremors worse.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Primatene Mist Back On Market...So, it can make medicines like Primatene Mist work better. In my opinion, all asthmatics should have access to a rescue inhaler at all times.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma in My Head...This time, I feel better within 10 minutes—it’s not always so quick. My heart rate increases for a while. Normal.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Hmmm...Should I Go To The Hospital?...If I was afraid I was going to stop breathing, she had better pay attention. He also told the ER doc the same thing when he listened to my... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Jacquie White...Rinsing thoroughly with water after using an inhaler is imperative, but it is even better if you can brush.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments