Revisiting Planes, Pets and Service Dogs: Steps to Take...Flying with allergies and asthma can be very challenging. In September, another media frenzy around air travel occurred when a woman with...reactions5comments
Allergic Versus Nonallergic Asthma...Asthma is sometimes divided into 2 types depending on whether you have allergies. These types are allergic (or extrinsic) asthma and nonallergic...
My Opinion of Many Asthma Inhalers...We asthma experts often say that finding what asthma inhalers work best for you is a matter of trial and error. This...reactions27comments
Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance Inhalers...Like many medical conditions, asthma is not “one size fits all.” There are currently 25 million people with asthma, and what works...reactions24comments
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal Experience...Since 1980, I have been using rescue inhalers. I have taken billions of puffs. It is not a brag, just a lung-induced...reactions39comments
The Truth About Medication Expiration Dates...A few months ago, I pulled a new inhaler out of the pharmacy bag to find this sticker (pictured to the right)...reactions7comments
Expired Rescue Inhalers: The Unintended Experiment...For months, I've been looking at my rescue inhalers and their expiration dates, yet I've kept using them anyway. Months might be...reactions5comments
Rescue Inhalers for Asthma: Can You Use Them After Their Expiration Date?...Is it safe to use an expired rescue inhaler? This is an interesting question I heard recently. I have only mild, intermittent...reactions20comments
Life With Asthma: Seasonal Hacks...Living with asthma can be tough because it can impact your everyday life. Some days may be more challenging than others. On...reactionscomments
What Does "Reversible" Mean When It Comes to Asthma?...So, you often hear that asthma is reversible. What does this mean anyway? Here’s what to know. No. There is no cure...reactions1comment
Asthma Symptoms in Kids...Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting more than 6 million kids in the United States. Asthma symptoms and...reactionscomments
Differences Between Asthma and COPD...Asthma and COPD are similar in many ways. They are also different in many ways. Here is a list of the differences...reactions13comments
Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups...Sometimes we call them asthma episodes. Sometimes asthma attacks. Sometimes asthma flare-ups. What’s the difference between these three phrases? Here is my...reactions9comments
Past Its Prime, Medication Expiry Dates, Inhaler Inventory and Housekeeping...Like most patients, there are a few items in my medicine cabinet that I have been saving for a zombie apocalypse or...reactions4comments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes...reactions8comments
Do You Need an Asthma Specialist Involved in Your Care?...Most people who have asthma or parents of children with asthma can manage the disease and treatment on their own with just...reactionscomments
Asthma Specialists...Many doctors may help you manage your asthma. Primary care doctors are usually the first to diagnose asthma. If your asthma is...
What Is An ENT? ...We often talk about asthma specialists on this site. The two most common types of asthma specialists noted are allergists and pulmonologists...reactions2comments
Seeing An Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialist For Asthma...If you have asthma, an ear, nose, and throat specialist can be an important part of your care team. Also known as...reactions5comments
History of Asthma (Part 3): Nebulizers and Inhalers...It's pretty impressive how far asthma medications have come since ancient times. I spoke of many ancient remedies and treatments in part...reactions3comments
