Should I use a spacer with Advair HFA generic?...I used a spacer with Symbicort for many years and never had problems with thrush. Insurance dropped and I had to try Wixela. It worked fine except I got thrush...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesInhalersSide Effects
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 to unravel the odd truths that make life... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Versus Asthma...My college-aged daughter has been having a tough time with her asthma this year. Her asthma specialist ran a series of tests to see what was going on with her... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Comparison...Growing up, I always wanted to be just like my older sister. She was thinner than me, more athletic than me, and hung out with the popular kids. But no... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 some questions about asthma. Her daughter was having... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recent medication shortages and possible alternative....It's been awhile since I've posted mainly because the old adage no news is good news. Been doing pretty good at least no hospital stays! I'm writing today because I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & NutritionTreatmentInhalers
I am Soviet Adoptee - And I Have Asthma at 31. Here's What I Wish I and Others had Known......I was adopted from former Soviet Russia in 1994. Specifically, Chisinau, Moldova. I read my files about three months ago, and it said I had chronic bronchitis, as a baby...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Humidity and Asthma (again!)...Here in South Africa, we are having what feels like one of the hottest months I have ever known. On the East Coast, where I live, we have hot, humid...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
A Fight for Dupixent...I have struggled with asthma since I was in high school, but for the last decade or so, my asthma has become very severe and hard to manage. It seems... By Christy Amos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Active 6 days agoWhat are your "Warning bells" of imminent asthma excabations?...For me, it's usually an itchy neck, tight throat and chest, and getting jittery and shaky Does anyone else have "warning bells" before an asthma exacerbation? Also, just to let...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAwarenessFlare-UpsSymptoms
Asthma Medication Shortages...Have you recently been affected by a medication shortage, backorder, and/or discontinuation? Were you able to find an effective replacement or solution to treat your asthma?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesTreatmentInhalersHealthcare Team
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 I or shouldn't I?" So, there is this... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Decision-Making...Knowing our asthma triggers can help us avoid activities that may bring on a flare-up or asthma attack. It also can make decisions, such as whether or not to attend...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceFlare-Ups
Newly Diagnosed? What I Wish I Would Have Known...Twenty-four years ago, our lives changed forever when my then 5-year-old was hospitalized for “breathing problems.” The respiratory therapist in the pediatrics wing THEN told me my son had asthma... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Expired Rescue Inhalers: The Unintended Experiment...For months, I have looked at my rescue inhalers...and their expiration dates...and kept using them anyways. Months might be an understatement. Years. In fact, I have repeatedly looked at old... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has anyone tried or is anyone familiar with Bronchial Thermoplasty?...I've learned about it online and have consulted my allergy doctor about it. He doesn't know much about it but suggested I contact Stanford Hospital to find out if I'd...Reactions 0 reactions Comments73 replies
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 which require various and sundry medications to control... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Asthma Medications...What strategies do you use to remember to take your asthma medications?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & Advice
Portable nebulizer options...I use a tabletop nebulizer but I need a travel nebulizer which would also be handy in power outages. I prefer to use batteries, not USB to connect. Dont seem...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTravel
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 to make sure the webinar topics were meeting... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments