Corticosteroids for Asthma...Corticosteroids have become center stage in the treatment and prevention of asthma exacerbations. ... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)...RADS may have gained recognition after the World Trade Center events that took place on September 11, 2001.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Eat an Elephant...I have found that I am better able to communicate with my doctors and help them understand what I need when we can collaborate about my illnesses, instead... By Christy Amos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aging Out of the Health System...Looking back at all the fear I've had over the years, I couldn’t ask for a better decision from my daughter.... By Rebecca C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Some researchers at California State found that students who go for a walk before a test actually test better than students who have been studying all... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rough Road to a Better Life with Asthma...This may be hard for some to believe as it was for me, but I love running with asthma. For 48 years I struggled with asthma. NO different from any... By jggrosch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma In My Family...The asthma genes, at that time, remained dormant (although they were activated later on in her life). Dad did not have anything close to asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Nebulizer Systems: Everything You Need To Know...The scientific data, in this case, does not necessarily support the analytical data, where most asthmatics say nebulizers work better than inhalers, especially... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Symptoms and Signs: How Asthma Communicates...Even better, it lets people around you -- parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers, etc. -- know how you are doing.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Understanding the Different Stages of Asthma...This post will help bring you to a better understanding of the various stages of asthma.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
10 Facts About Me and Exercise...I think it is better to try and fail than never to have tried at all. 10.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Ask The Advocates: Asthma Attack Symptoms And Warning Signs...You'll start to notice a pattern and be able to better predict if/when your asthma will start acting up.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Take on the Long-Term Side Effects of Inhalers...He smiles, sits down on his black, leather doctor's chair, and leans back until his back hits the wall.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Overcoming Obstacles to Staying on Track With Asthma Medicines...Some people think that when they feel better, they no longer need to take their asthma medicine. Here's what you need to understand though.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Early Phase Asthma Attack ...This is the immediate response to an antigen, and causes allergy and/ or asthma symptoms in a matter of seconds or minutes.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Contribute...No matter what is happening in your world or our world, Asthma.net is a wonderful community to go for support, guidance, and camaraderie.... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Camping With Asthma We Will Go!...I always carry a face mask with me in my purse or bag no matter where I am or what I’m doing.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Truth About Medication Expiration Dates...While probably slightly more evidence-based than the "lather, rinse, repeat" on a shampoo bottle, which Ethan Craft from the '00s era Disney show Lizzie... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Emotional Toll of Being a Caregiver...Later, my other 2 kids and I were diagnosed with asthma. Who knew?... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer Season...The reason is, I will more than likely need to have them every single day during the hotter months.... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments