What People With Asthma Need to Know About Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)...LAMAs are a class of inhaled bronchodilators that affect the airways for at least 12 hours (as opposed to giving rapid relief).... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?...If my partner is stressed, then other triggers seem to affect him worse than normal. Stress itself can also be an asthma trigger for some people.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Collapsed Lung From Asthma...He was not struggling to breathe (other than the normal effects of pneumonia), his color looked good (his skin was not pale or grey), and the pain was... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rescue Inhalers for Asthma: Can You Use Them After Their Expiration Date?...Then, they look at to how these factors affect the medicine over time.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Symbicort side effects with rash?...Can Symbicort cause problems like this?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Coping with a New Asthma Diagnosis...When you know what to expect, facing treatments and disease progression can be less overwhelming. Talk to your doctor and ask questions.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Mental Health?...Depression is more than feeling “blue” or simply sad. Depression is a serious medical condition that affects how you feel, act, and think.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More Than My Asthma...Join the discussion in our forums to see how others are managing life with comorbidities.... By Asthma.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for mental health conditions.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are Anxiety And Depression Connected To Asthma Control?...Asthma is a complex, chronic illness that can affect both the body and the mind.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Needed a Break from My Asthma...I would like to think that I’ll start using it every day like I am supposed to. But, let's be real here.... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are Women With Asthma at Risk for Developing COPD Later in Life?...Every effort we make will reduce our risk of ending up with COPD as well, down the road.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do I Have Asthma or COPD......I read the side-effects of medication and bingo!... By violetvixen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What Are Interesting Things Said At Your Doctor’s Appointments? ...So, fair to say, some interesting things have been said by either me or one of my docs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Dogs and Asthma: Should You or Shouldn't You Have One?...Another factor the researchers in Sweden looked at was the effect exposure to so-called "hypoallergic dogs" might have on asthma.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Exercise Induced Bronchospasm...I have tried pre-treating myself with albuterol, although that doesn’t seem to have much of an effect. Singular works for some, but not for me.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?...It made us want to learn more about if and how our community members are taking the time to indulge in self-care.... By Asthma.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did Childhood Asthma Mess Up My Adulthood? ...The question I pose today is: Did having poorly controlled asthma as a child affect my adult life?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Buteyko Breathing: Can It Really Help People With Asthma?...Most studies conclude that using BBT will not have any harmful effects and might very well produce some benefits, as an adjunct to other therapies.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Could Having Adult-Onset Asthma Put Your Heart at Risk?...At the end of the 14 years: There are some limitations to this study.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments