Is There a Stigma Associated With Asthma?...I recently spotted a post asking if the "stigma of asthma" still exists, as it did during the poster's childhood in the 50s and 60s. So, I thought it might... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Links Between Dehydration And Asthma...Dehydration is not typically listed as an asthma trigger. But, based on my own experience, I am convinced there is a link between dehydration and asthma. Research linking the two... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tell Me About Your Phenotype...I was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been enthusiastically cheering them on as they try to... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Would You Do With One Day Free of Asthma?...If you could be free of asthma for one day, what would you do? Would you do things that normally trigger your asthma? Would you still do the exact same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
This or That: Asthma Edition...Every person is different, and asthma is not the same for everyone. This means that people in our community likely have different preferences when it comes to a variety of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Michael Knightmage Wilson...We conducted an interview with Instagram community member, Michael Knightmage Wilson. He works in Law Enforcement and has been a Deputy Sheriff for almost 21 years while living with asthma... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Wrong Way vs. the Right Way to Accommodate My Asthma Trigger...I was exposed to the same asthma trigger in two different settings. Below is the story of how differently the situations were handled. One organization handled it much better than... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 disease, and my love of cooking and sharing... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma...In 1990, Jean Bousquet and company were the first to link high eosinophil levels with asthma severity. In 1999, Sally Wenzel and company were the first to link severe asthma... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lights, Camera, Action! Making a Movie: Life with Asthma...“Breathing Through A Straw,” “Breathless,” “Catching My Breath,” and “Fish Out of Water” were among the many title suggestions from the community in response to a prompt about naming a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 States and around the world. CAD develops when... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Animation Video: Spring Triggers...Spring can be a beautiful time of the year. Flowers blooming, temperatures rising... but it is also a time that includes many asthma triggers. We asked our Facebook community members... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 hurt ribs - accidents, sports, reaching/lifting/twisting, or sneezing... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
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 relationship is extremely rewarding. It's empowering to lobby... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Remember What You Learned in Kindergarten and Be Kind (to the Hospital Staff!)...If there's one thing that doesn't bring out the best in people, it would be a sudden trip to the hospital. Let's face it - it's never easy. With 3... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 same asthma you will have in 10 years... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
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 to ditch winter boots and puffy coats, I... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Turn the clocks back before asthma...Hi my name is Nannette and I was diagnosed with exacerbated asthma one year ago when I ended up in the hospital with double lobe pneumonia and bronchitis. For the... By npadilla71991 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Perfume-Induced Asthma...Yesterday was my birthday my husband took me to Kendra Scott to get my 50% off birthday item. Our Pastor and wife took us to eat. I was already needing... By nanie11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments50 comments
Stress Can Actually CAUSE Asthma???...This falls under the category of "You learn something new every day." I've always been a science nerd, and when my kids see me watching a science show on CBS... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments