Nucala (mepolizumab)...The most common side effects of Nucala include: These are not all the possible side effects of Nucala.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Storing My Refrigerated Asthma Medications...Injectable medications, like Dupixent, Fasenra, and Nucala are just a few examples.... By Christy Amos1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Late Bloomer...I now use several medications but the one that has helped the most is Nucala. I feel much better but I have to strictly follow my medication regimen.... By sporte211 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma Turned Into EGPA...In my late 30s now and the quality of life has gotten better with Nucala in that the number of hospitalizations have reduced significantly.... By mrmody211 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma and POTS...Fast forward through the next year of finally getting my asthma under control with Nucala and too many EKG's, a 30 holter monitor, 2 echocardiograms, a... By Foggy with the Doggy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Are Hyperactive Airways (Twitchy Airways)? ...Asthmatics have hyperactive airways. A neat way of describing this is to say that they have “twitchy airways.” So, what is this anyway? Here’s what to know. For 99.99% of... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Asthma...I’m just going to say it- asthma can be completely and utterly overwhelming at times. Regardless if you are newly diagnosed or an asthma pro. Asthma can have some harsh... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Biologics...Nucala, Cinqair, and Fasenra are better for people with eosinophilic asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Unclear Proportions: Blurred Lines Between Mild, Moderate and Severe Asthma Statistics...While working on an article recently, I wanted to include a statistic about the proportional representations of intermittent, mild, moderate and severe asthma. Feeling certain I had seen such a... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Mediators of Inflammation...In our case, biologics called Cinqair, Fasenra, Nucala, and Dupixent block the effects of IL5.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma...montelukast) also seem to help, especially when eosinophilic asthma is combined with AERD, which is known to have high leukotriene levels.Mepolizumab (Nucala... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Late Phase Asthma Attack...Nucala and Cinqair bind with IL5 to render it harmless.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...I have been asked this more times than I can count by both non asthmatics as well as fellow asthmatics. I found myself giving the same answer over and over... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments89 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Sputum Terms To Know...So, this is kind of a gross topic. But, when you have asthma, it’s good to know about asthma sputum. What you’re spitting up can say a lot about what’s... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
New Job, No Problem!...I ascend the stairs sandwiched between two escalators. It’s the most efficient way to get around campus—we often discussed in Physical Activity: Promotion and Adherence how few people take the... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Don’t Give up on Asthma Control!...Asthma control. Two words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics and struggle to get. But it is something that... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anyone get pregnant while taking Nucala?...I know there is no data on Nucala and pregnancy/fertility yet, so looking for personal accounts....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Nucala Injection Side Effects...Since Nucala is new, I want to know about its success rate thus far and if shingles has been reported after starting Nucala or after getting the shingles...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes in just that: allergies and asthma. Generally if... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
