Why Do Only Some People Get Asthma?...Parasites, or other germs, give their immune systems something to do. So, it prevents it from getting bored.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?...This is necessary to remove bacteria and other germs. It’s needed to keep the water clean.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Asthma Through the Winter...More of these germs are around during the winter, and you're more likely to be exposed to them since you're spending more time indoors.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do You Describe Your Cough?...It is true that the main purposes of cough are to remove germs and debris and clear the airways.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Eczema...The outer layer of skin has two important jobs: prevent water from getting out and prevent irritants, allergens, and germs from getting in.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My Cough Is Not Contagious: The Asthma Cough...I am also extremely mindful of exposing others to any actual germs I may have.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...The accumulation of thick, sticky, mucus in airways creates a breeding ground for germs to collect.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Job, No Problem!...Daycare worker—chemicals, fragrances, germs, exercise at work, weather—probably more.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-Compassion...In the last 2 years, we have kept a low profile of how often we expose ourselves to germs.... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Risk Factors...This has reduced exposure to certain germs. Very clean environments may not give the immune system the chance to mature.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The September Asthma Epidemic...So that is a LOT of germs to spread around. This has been a problem long before COVID started.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding the Role of the Allergic Cascade in Asthma Attacks...In essence, your immune system reacts in a similar way to how it fights off germs such as bacteria and viruses that cause infections.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is It Okay To Use A Hot Tub, Sauna, or Bath?...Certain chemicals, such as chlorine and bromine, are necessary to kill germs.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Wildfires and Air Quality...I feel more comfortable since there are fewer germs floating around in the summer, and I have been on a medicine to help improve my immune system, which... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diagnosed with asthma at age 60...So I'm walking around feeling like I'm dying, and worrying about everyone else thinking I'm going to kill them with germs, and this is no fun at all....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesDiagnosis
Are Asthmatics Nerds?...I can name specific asthma genes, and I even know what mediators come from what genes.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Are Subgroups, Phenotypes, And Endotypes?...Asthma is now considered an umbrella term under which various asthma subgroups fall. Modern terms for subgroups are phenotypes and endotypes.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
There's My "Eating Cough" Again...There are many medications on the market that are used to treat GERD, such as antacids, short-term acid blockers, or proton pump inhibitors.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Asthma Symptoms in Kids...Boys are more likely to experience remission than girls.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...The most common symptom of PAD is a pain in the arms or legs that gets worse with activity but improves with rest.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments