Complications...The best way to lower the risk of complications is to follow your asthma action plan.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Finding the Right Babysitter for your Asthmatic Child...If you have a written asthma action plan make sure to go over it in detail and that the babysitter understands the steps to take if needed... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is the Connection Between Humidity and Asthma?...First of all, every person with asthma, whether child or adult, should have a written asthma action plan that will guide you in maintaining your By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments51 comments
Classifying Asthma Severity...Your asthma action plan will account for your asthma severity. If symptoms get worse or more frequent, talk to your doctor.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
A Cold Creeping In? How to (Maybe) Help Stave It Off...When you start feeling a cold coming on, it may be helpful to get a head start and increase your asthma medications according to your asthma action... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Inhaler Float Test?!...But first, they have to be diagnosed with asthma, and have an Asthma Action Plan on file. So, great idea, right?... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Teaching Kids to Manage Their Own Asthma...to the yellow or red zone of their asthma action plan.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?"...Like an Asthma Action Plan, you will have green, yellow, and red zones.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe Asthma...Knowing we would be hiking a ton, I was sure to pack all of my asthma medications, nebulizer and backup prednisone (per my asthma action plan.)... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Asthma and Altitude...I definitely recommend talking with your doctor and updating your asthma action plan before taking your trip.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tracking Asthma Changes...One of the inhalers is also a rescue inhaler and part of my asthma action plan.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe Asthma...In fact, starting steroids is the main focus of my asthma action plan, which we revised last summer.... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care Practices...I would recommend having an asthma action plan of some sort. This plan will help you decide what actions to take should your By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Taking Things One Day at a Time...With proper education and a good asthma action plan I have lived pretty much a normal life.... By Tyson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Asthma...Make sure your asthma action plan works for you. Keeping symptoms under control can reduce the burden of asthma.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Hat and mitten weather, changing seasons and changes in asthma symptoms....It is best to be prepared for the cold weather by having rescue medication hand or pre-medicating if that is part of your asthma action plan that... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways I Enjoy Backyard Fires as a Person with Asthma...Make sure you have your asthma action plan with you. Having a plan in place will ensure that you know what to do in case... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Finding Your People (for Kids): Asthma Pals...for asthma management: identifying their triggers, making an asthma action plan, identifying people who are there to help them, and pinpointing their dreams... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pets Can Be Good For Your Health!...As always, check with your doctor and your asthma action plan for your specific guidelines.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Asthma...I also have a copy of my asthma action plan in my journal and a photo of it on my phone for quick reference.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments