Where to Live...This was based on the lowest particle count and ozone level. You could be less exposed to asthma triggers in these places.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
The Search for Perfect Air...On top of this, there has been ozone pollution from all of the city traffic.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ground level Ozone trigger...Checking in to see if anyone else finds Ozone as a trigger? I've been having a rough day and trying to figure out why when I remembered Ozone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTriggers
Outdoor Allergens, Pollution, and Weather...Ozone levels are also higher in the summer, when there is more sunlight and low winds.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...It is also more likely for the foam to degrade if the device is cleaned using unapproved methods like ozone.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Delayed reaction?...Also do high levels of ozone bother you right away or is it a delayed reaction?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAllergiesFlare-UpsTriggers
History of Asthma (Part 3): Nebulizers and Inhalers...The first MDIs were made with CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) propellant systems and were found to be detrimental to the environment, specifically to the ozone... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Impact of Wildfires on People with Asthma...Other compounds can even give rise to harmful ozone in the air. When inhaled, PM from wildfire smoke can irritate and damage the lungs and throat.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the Heat...Besides the increase in allergen levels for pollen, mold, and dust mites, hot sunshiny days can also cause ozone levels to rise.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exercise-Induced Asthma...Exercising in environments with high levels of ozone and allergens may trigger asthma for these athletes.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?...This switch happened because HFA propellants were deemed to be less hazardous to the ozone layer than CFC--where, of course, that second C stands for carbon... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?...VOCs are comprised of "carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature”, creating ozone and fine particulates.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Air Pollution, Asthma, and Heart Health...climate change on our asthma, the US Global Change Research Program projects a worsening of asthma in a 2014 graphic, in part due to increased atmospheric ozone... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Say What? Common Asthma Abbreviations...They were replaced with more environmentally friendly hydrofluroalkanes (HFA) propellant as it doesn't damage the ozone layer like the CFC’s were found... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lifestyle and Natural Remedies...Particulate matter, ozone, and other air pollutants can trigger asthma. Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Keeping the Weight Down Despite Asthma and Prednisolone...We all know that every season has something to offer for the asthmatic; it's the cold/dry/smoke-filled air in the winter, and pollen/pollution/ozone in... By runcyclexcski_2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?...Then, in 2011, new regulations aimed at protecting the ozone layer went into effect prohibiting the use of CFCs.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Give Your Asthma Action Plan a Tune Up!...The yellow zone is when your asthma is starting to act up.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Pharmacy's Phone is Broken...and What to Do About It...Here's a new one: The pharmacy's phone was broken.... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Stuck in the Yellow...While I can only speak for myself, I am pretty sure that I’m not the only one who has found myself stuck in that yellow zone for an... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
