Asthma Triggers...Asthma triggers are usually things you breathe in (inhale). Many asthma triggers are allergens. Allergens cause your immune system to react.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Is Chest Tightness?...As if I were being hugged too tightly as I try to inhale.... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...Wheezing is most commonly heard when you exhale, but can also be heard when you inhale. This leads to shortness of breath.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments87 comments
Corticosteroid Injections: A Pain in the Butt?...Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) usually help to lessen this inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Joys Of Short Walks...I’ve also taken my morning inhalers by this point, which mean as long as I take them with an ample buffer before going out, I’m covered for a walk... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Swimming Beneficial To Asthmatics?...They understand that under normal circumstances, your nose humidifies and warms the inhaled air to body temperature.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Dark Side of Asthma...It is hard not to think of all of the “what ifs” like "what would my life look like if I didn’t have to take daily inhalers and avoid... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?...It took a little bit of time to find the right combination of allergy medicine and inhalers to combat the dander level, but those plus a weekly cleaning... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Preventing Re-Infection From an Illness...So using a clean spacer with my inhalers is a must. I sometimes forget this one. I should also wash this more often than I do – don’t judge... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Humidity and Asthma (again!)...Thankfully I have my pharmacy in my medicine cabinet at home (I am sure that most of you can relate), so dosed myself up with a couple of puffs of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Collapsed Lungs (Pneumothorax)...That pain quickly worked its way around my lung and with each repetitive cough, the lung became harder to inflate and more painful to inhale.... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma Triggers...When I inhale them, it seems that they grip my airways and squeeze the air from them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments100 comments
How Did You Know You Had Asthma?...That day I was diagnosed with asthma, received my first inhalers and some antibiotics. Each person with asthma has their own diagnosis story.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third Edition...This is referring to rescue inhalers. And, yes, they should be used only as prescribed. Still, this is what is needed to help me breathe!... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Take a Deep Breath: Meditation...Maybe I just have below average lung capacity but when the mediation directs me to inhale and exhale I don't make it to the time suggestion.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal Asthma...Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly used to treat and control asthma. They reduce the immune response that causes airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Signs of Severe Asthma in Infants and Small Children...It means that the lungs are doing a poor job of getting inhaled oxygen to the bloodstream.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?...They are inhaled and impact cells lining your airways and sinuses.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Complications of Asthma vs. Complications of COPD...So, you’re cleaning a closet and inhale lots of dust mites. This causes your immune system to respond.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? ...These irritants may include things you inhale. Examples include respiratory viruses or microscopic particles.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments