Unusual Asthma Triggers...So, when you inhale, you are inhaling this potential allergen. If you have a pollen allergy, this may trigger your asthma symptoms.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments89 comments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?...And they both share air pollution and allergens as triggers. Another risk factor common to both: obesity.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal Asthma...There may be allergens such as dust mites or animal dander in your room. When you’re sleeping, you may be inhaling them.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...Interestingly, to make matters worse, one study showed that asthmatics who smoked were more sensitive to allergens (dust mites, pollen, etc) than non-smokers... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kids with Food Allergies: Being Aware... with Compassion...It means respecting what just has to be done to keep a kid with food allergies safe — which is avoiding the allergen completely.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food Allergies And Asthma During The Holidays...Dinner was delicious and allergen-free! We also delivered part of the meal to our elderly neighbor (with masks on of course)!... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Patients as Partners in Research - Part 2: Considering bias...One day in March, I sat in on a webinar from AllerGen NCE, described as the allergy, genes and environment network, based in Canada.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Medications...Allergy control drugs help reduce the body’s sensitivity to allergens.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Moving to a New Climate With Asthma...Also, make sure to research the common allergens in the area and what times of the year they tend to be higher than others.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Team Approach: The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain: Part 2...outside of the scope of the initial referral, I realized meeting a new allergist was a great opportunity to dive into vulvar irritation causes related to allergens... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
As The Seasons Change...Another great thing to keep track of our air quality and allergen reports.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Exercise Induced Bronchospasm...It’s also sensitive to viruses and allergens like dust mites and mold spores.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma In My Family...In my case, I think these were allergens like dust mites, mold spores, and animal dander.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Using a Neti Pot for Asthma and Allergies...A neti pot has the potential to clear out allergen-containing mucus and help with comorbidities of asthma.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief Summary...active due to some sort of environmental exposure, such as exposure to certain foods, stress, air pollution, tobacco smoke, respiratory infections, or allergens... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Have Houseplants If I Have Asthma?...There are even books about allergy-friendly or “allergen-free” gardening—but it’s likely a simple google search tailored to your own needs will help you... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Marijuana and Asthma...THC and other components may be allergens. This may be a concern for people exposed to marijuana at work.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Subgroups: The 4 Types of Airway Inflammation...Sometimes it is triggered by a specific allergen called Aspirin or similar non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, also resulting in severe asthma (... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Links Between Asthma and Headache...How do I explain to a seven-year-old that I don’t because allergens in the water get in my nasal cavity and sinuses and cause headaches?... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Treatment and Management...This helps reduce your sensitivity to that allergen. It works best when you know exactly which allergen is triggering your asthma symptoms.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later