Maximizing Your Care Team In Your Neighborhood...Other people involved in my care team are a couple A-M-A-Z-I-N-G RT’s, seriously they are amazing.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Air Purifiers - Part 1: What Are Air Purifiers Supposed To Do, Exactly?...And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? ... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Are You At Risk For An Asthma Attack?...Because your airways are already somewhat inflamed and irritated all of the time, they are less able to withstand the effects of respiratory infections... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning En-Masse: Pre-Life Cycle of Asthma Sessions...As well, Asthma Canada’s Member Alliance (patients, caregivers, etc.) are welcome to participate in the in-person event for free.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Olympic Medals? Athletes With Asthma Are Among The Top Recipients...If you are already an athlete and then are diagnosed with asthma later in life, you’re not alone either—asthma does not have to curb down a successful... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Did I Miss the Instructions? Navigating Appointments That Are Twisty...In my experience, they can be challenged by complex asthma patients that have a lot of knowledge or are they become so nervous that they fumble.... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!...This will not be an all-day thing.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Interesting Things Said At Your Doctor’s Appointments? ...I would bet the number is up in the thousands. So, fair to say, some interesting things have been said by either me or one of my docs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Beta Blockers: Are They Safe to Use If You Have Asthma?...They then direct the body to respond in these ways: All of those reactions can be useful in people who are in danger or who are responding... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Biologics, and Can They Be Used to Treat Asthma?...Biologic drugs are protein-based medical therapies, which are made from living cells.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving One of the Worst Asthma Episodes of my Life...I’m lucky – my asthma has been well controlled for over three years.... By Lorene Alba, AE-C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Are Women With Asthma at Risk for Developing COPD Later in Life?...This is significant, because there are more non-smokers with COPD that are women than there are men.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-Check...As a frequent traveler, even if I know things do not need to be removed from my bag, I try to be ready: anything I do or may need... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are....There are times when our inhalers are the perfect choice and work well for us. But there are other times when only the nebulizer will do.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...If you are male, over age 65, African American, or have a strong family history of heart disease, you may be at increased risk.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me Do...I actually think it would be fun to be a contractor. If I did not have asthma, this type of work would be high on my list.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?...Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?...may be the right choice.... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Unusual Asthma Symptoms...Feel free to start a new forum or look for others in our forums section!... By Asthma.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal Experience...These are some insights I have learned during my 44 years as a user of rescue inhalers for my asthma. Are there tips you have learned along the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments