Asthma Signs vs. Symptoms...It is also a very good idea to have a conversation with your family and close friends about your common asthma signs so they know what to watch out... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Medical Alert Bracelets...They had to go to school, soccer practice, scouts, friends houses, etc. Asthma can flare up at any time, even if they aren't sick.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Cats and Asthma...Our friends were in their camper, finishing up breakfast; the tantalizing warmth was overwhelming.... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Aren't You Better Yet?...I had wonderful friends who dropped off frozen treats, flowers, fruit, bread, and chicken noodle soup.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Yes, I bicycled here...I treasure the days where I get to go out and feel the wind against my face and pedal along to work, the store, to meet friends, or just... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma On Campus: Getting Through Flu Season...Of course this is also the time of year when friends and housemates start coughing, sneezing, running fevers, and otherwise being sick.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mindful Breathing Makes Me Anxious...My cousin, a yoga and mindfulness instructor offered free, online meditation classes, so I convinced a few friends to join in.... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Service Dogs vs. Allergies And Asthma: Finding A Middle-Ground For Access...For instance, as I myself have many friends who are blind and use guide dogs, I, of course, initially thought of the futility of the sign for guide dog... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Identifying Opportunities with Stability: Finding a Job That Fits Your Health Needs...But it does not mean you have to recruit your friends and family to join you—a main component of leveling up.... By Kerri MacKay7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do I Know My Fellow Asthmatics or What? ...It’s great to have asthma friends. It’s neat to have friends you can talk to about your asthma. It’s great to have people who know what it’s like.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Unwanted Visitors...and new friends that come my way.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lights, Camera, Action! Making a Movie: Life with Asthma...These supporting roles might be assistants, producers, friends, and family, or other roles.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Humble Advice for Asthma Doctors...It’s also based on the many conversations I have had with my friends who also have asthma, and there have been many.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How long can a flare up last after smoke exposure?...I was at a friends house last night with a campfire burning. Almost 24 hours later, my chest hurts, I’m still coughing, and I just don’t feel well....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!...My friends would say words to the effect of, "Come along, you'll be fine. Bring your inhaler!"... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Burned out Taking Care of Asthma?...I learned that talking to friends (especially friends that have kids with chronic illnesses too) helped me. Because they “get it.”... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma and Fish Tanks...I notice that my asthma troubles when visiting friends seem to be more around dust mite triggers (i.e.... By Kat Tynan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Cough Is Not Contagious: The Asthma Cough...The nice(-ish, I guess) thing is, my friends—with or without asthma—have learned to live with it.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Asthma Experience and the P.L.A.I.N Project...my "Asthma Attacks", and THANK YOU to my wife and other family members/friends for their support all this while.... By tobi-olaitan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jill Aristeo Batchelder...I have lost many friends over the years due to my asthma. This is the greatest loss. Asthma is very isolating and lonely.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments