A Basket of Goodies...Having a chronic illness, like asthma, there are a few items that I reach for on a regular basis. I am not...reactionscomments
What on Earth is "Hand-Breath Coordination"?...When I was first diagnosed with asthma, I went to the pharmacy and picked up a rescue inhaler. I went home, ready...reactions4comments
Asthma Chores: Cleaning Your Supplies...Confession: I am terrible at preparing medications for my asthma. I’m so terrible at it that I’ve made this confession on the...reactions3comments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Puffs?...The million dollar question: how long should I wait between inhaler puffs? Like many asthmatics, medications delivered by inhaler are an integral part of...reactions2comments
How To Avoid An Asthma Inhaler-Induced Sore Throat...Do you experience a sore throat or hoarseness regularly, especially after using your asthma inhaler? Apparently quite a few of our readers...reactions26comments
Types of Asthma Inhalers...Most common asthma treatments use a handheld inhaler or nebulizer. These devices allow medicine to go right to the airway. Then, the...
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions3comments
Turmeric Is the Latest Super-Food, but Is It Safe for Managing Asthma?...Turmeric, a popular spice used in Indian cooking is the latest “super-food.” People are stirring it into their lattes and sprinkling it...reactions2comments
A Holistic Approach to Living with Asthma...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Ceaser’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic on naturopathic medicine— a holistic approach to those living with...reactionscomments
The Effect of Ginger on Asthma...Certain things besides your prescribed asthma medication can help you find relief from asthma symptoms, including coffee, tea, cold air, fresh air...reactionscomments
The Asthma-Friendly Kitchen: Low-Inflammatory Ingredients...For the last few years I have been combining my two passions; educating people with asthma to better take care of their...reactions7comments
Is Your Asthma Causing Lung Sounds?...Medical professionals often use words that the general public doesn’t understand. Words that have become second nature to us sound like complete...reactions41comments
Aren't You Better Yet?...And...COVID finally got me. I was so smug because I had gone so long without getting it. I am a well-known germaphobe...reactions5comments
Can RSV Affect Older Children?...I like to keep up with current events. I was surprised to see every TV station and social media outlet were running...reactionscomments
Why Do Colds Hit Asthmatics Harder Than Non-Asthmatics?...Respiratory viruses affect all of us. They enact an immune response that causes airway inflammation, and this inflammation causes cold symptoms. If...reactions32comments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions11comments
My Top 3 Asthma Triggers...What are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my...reactions124comments
The Link Between Asthma and Pneumonia...It would seem that my family has lung complications coded into our genome. I have asthma, my father suffers from chronic bronchitis...reactions22comments
Managing Asthma Through the Winter...If you have allergic asthma, you might think the winter would be your best season. No pollen in the air and the...reactions2comments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
