What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
Knowing When To See The Doctor...Spring always seems to bring on changes in my symptoms. All those environmental triggers are out in full force. While I am happy...reactions2comments
Steroids causing thrush...I have been on Advair and Spiriva for a few years now. I always rinse my mouth after each use, but now...reactions8comments
Why Do I Have To Tell You I Have Asthma?...I really enjoy teaching people with asthma how to better manage their disease. Collaborating with clinicians on how to improve the patient/doctor...reactions16comments
When Personal Experience is Taken as a Recommendation...While I agree the title “Patient Expert” is valid and warranted for use in reference to many patients, most people (thankfully) understand...reactionscomments
Air Pollution, Asthma, and Heart Health...Research published in the European Heart Journal on March 12, 2019, made a shocking statement: air pollution now kills more people than...reactionscomments
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?...Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma...reactionscomments
Has anyone nebulized plain saline to loosen congestion?...My asthma tends to manifest itself in (among other things) frequent bronchitis with a lot of really thick, hard-to-cough-up gunk in my...reactions15replies
Shortness Of Breath...Largely, I have been having a hard time castching my breath.. Whenever I am having a hard time, I take deep breaths...reactions1replySymptoms
Is Asthma a Disability?...“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the...reactions1comment
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)...Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about...reactionscomments
Tips to Deal With New Triggers...Asthma is a disease that changes over time. Chances are almost certain that the asthma you have today will not be the...reactions9comments
Cinqair (reslizumab)...Cinqair (reslizumab) is used with other asthma medicines as a maintenance treatment for asthma in people ages 18 and over. It is...
Mental Health Month 2019...Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental...reactionscomments
Rib Pain From Coughing?...Yep, it can happen. Thought you could only hurt your ribs in an accident? Well, there are a lot of ways to...reactions40comments
5 Tips To Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma Control...Trigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with...reactionscomments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the Heat...It may only be the beginning of the spring season in most areas of the United States, but summer is coming, and...reactions1comment
