My Cough Is Not Contagious: The Asthma Cough...when I am sick.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Is purple brusing a side effect of a specific treatment?...Has anybody suffered from side effects using advair inhaler for 20 years or more? Such as purple bruising on your arms?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to School...One particular time, I was breathless as I arrived at his classroom. I could see that my son was having a hard time breathing.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Fluid Asthma Action Plan...It has sat untouched in my file cabinet ever since then.... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Things Not To Say To Someone Living With Asthma...Look, when someone breaks a leg you can see the cast. When someone has chickenpox, you can see the pox. When someone has asthma, you can’t see... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Asthma, Weight, and Obesity...The effect of childhood obesity on asthma is less clear. The primary treatment for obesity is weight loss.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Frozen Treats Trigger Asthma Attacks?...Since then, I have noticed the same thing will happen with drinks that have too much ice.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Eczema...But it is more likely to affect the hands, neck, joints, face, and ears.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Experience in the 1950s with a UK Doctor...She has held a false perception of her own body throughout her life and this has, she believes, had a completely devastating effect on her whole... By liquoricegirl123 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma Sometimes Presents With Atypical Symptoms...Let’s quote Irwin one more time.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Doing Patients Included Conferences Right...said they had an acronym “cheat sheet” last year.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alarm Fatigue: Patient Edition...hers was like a foghorn!... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Considerations...This means they do not have to make changes that are too large or disruptive, or that could affect how the employer runs their business.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
I Have Controlled Asthma. What About You?...When I was a kid, asthma had a tight grip on my life. It felt uncontrollable. Imagining a day of carefree breathing seemed like a distant dream.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Is Ice Cream An Asthma Trigger?...She meant well, and I am forever grateful for a patient single mom who juggled three kids. She probably should have thrown out that Dr.... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Member Spotlight: S. Reid...Since that time I have been on various asthma medications. Over the years, I have had a number of attacks some more severe than others.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Troubleshooting Asthma: The Importance of Social Support...beside us who just “gets it”.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone I Have Cats!...True, what she said. But, this time she got me thinking.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is Asthma a Disability?...Or, what I did was just talk to my boss. She set me up with all the papers. Actually, she filled out the papers. And all I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Respiratory Student Takeover!...“Nice to meet you. I like students AND respiratory therapists, so we’re a good match.”... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
