Asthma Lexicon: Sputum Terms To Know...Another term for sputum. When moved to the back of your throat, phlegm may trigger the cough reflex.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Doing Hard Things: Patient Motivation...This led me to think of what motivates me to get to my goals. Lately, I have been focused on improved quality of life.... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are Dogs Good for Asthma?...Tell your story here.... By Kerri MacKay1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma...In 1999, Sally Wenzel and company were the first to link severe asthma with eosinophilia.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Should Everyone Know About Asthma?...This is a very common misconception.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does Your Skin Color Affect An Oxygen Monitor?...Were they short of breath? Did the skin pull in along their collar bone or rib cage? Were they paler than normal?... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Yes, I bicycled here...Feeling the need to chase the number all year has helped me get out on the bicycle on days when I would otherwise stay firmly planted on the... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Peak Flow - Explained...Stay with me here. By exhaling as fast as you can into a peak flow meter, the device translates that into a “litres per minute” value.... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...So, they had a hard time coughing it up. This created a breeding ground for germs in their lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Causing Bad Memories?...While I was standing there with my mouth open, he said that he wanted to watch Lord of the Rings.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Your Word For 2018?...A powerful word. A word that will empower you and keep you focused and determined all year long. My word for 2017 was Trust.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Head for the Mountains Kid!...If I need a reset, I put my body in for a 'service' as we do with our cars. I always try to get away to a warmer... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)...Here is all you need to know.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meeting My New Doctor...I enjoy that he gets my very specific brand of nerd humor!).... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Describing Asthma in One Word...As part of Asthma in America 2017 survey, we asked those who live with asthma one word they would use to describe their asthma.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent aims to give you all the information you need to make a decision about participating in the research trial.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Common Preservatives May Present a Risk to Kids With Asthma...Butyl and ethyl parabens were not widely detected in any of the children.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma In My Family...I think Kerri did and described it in her post, “What About Those Asthma Genes.” A great read if you want to click over and read that.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Nebulizer Systems: Everything You Need To Know...One end of oxygen tubing connects to the air outlet port on the air compressor and the other end connects to the air inlet port at the bottom... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Asthma is NOT All in Your Head!...My lungs just get super tight, making me very short of breath.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments