Asthma and Exercise: A Balancing Act...The exercise component is an important tool in maintaining our respiratory health.... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My Dysfunctional Way Of Remembering To Take My Medicine...I am a respiratory therapist. I often find myself teaching asthmatics how to organize their medicine.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Knowing Your Boundaries...As respiratory viruses usually do, it worked it’s way to my chest. I can feel it down there. I feel the chest tightness.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Mediators of Inflammation...In respiratory therapy (RT) school, I learned that asthma is caused by an overactive immune response.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear-Induced Asthma...Just thinking about the dentist and having to go makes my heart rate and respiratory rate increase.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Asthma Action Plan Is... In My Head?...will hear about asthma action plans as written documents, and there are plenty of templates online to complete one--perhaps your doctor, clinic nurse, respiratory... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: What Is Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma?...There are other asthma subgroups that may overlap with eosinophilic asthma, and these include allergic asthma (sometimes) and Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
For Those With Asthma, What Is Normal Breathing?...The normal respiratory rate is anywhere between 12-20 breaths per minute. Your breathing should feel relaxed and you shouldn’t even really notice it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Advocating for Kids in the Hospital...happened, the triage nurse took one look at my son, scooped him out of my arms and literally threw him in a wheelchair as she yelled for the doctor and... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warm Water, Hot Showers: Old Asthma Remedies?...These treatments did work for some people with certain respiratory ailments, but as an asthmatic, they did not work for me. What about you?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
List Of Potential Asthma Triggers...Respiratory viruses are easily aerosolized and inhaled.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?...On the other hand, both are conditions of the respiratory system. They’re also extremely common, each affecting more than 20 million Americans.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Could Asthma Protect Us From COVID-19?...Traditionally, respiratory viruses are known for triggering asthma. In previous various pandemics, asthmatics were highly likely to be hospitalized.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Don't Miss It: Recognizing Asthma in Kids and Adults with Communication Challenges...My grandma has Alzheimer's disease, and just today, she referred to what I would believe to be asthma symptoms being caused by a potential respiratory... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? ...I was thinking I could easily afford that with my new job as a respiratory therapist.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to Know...This suggests that the severity of the person's respiratory health status was not recognized in time to get needed treatment.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Diagnosing, Treating Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma...persistently elevated (meaning for at least 5 years in a row) number of eosinophils (greater than 2% of inflammatory cells) in the tissues lining your respiratory... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Your Skin Color Affect An Oxygen Monitor?...My friend Theresa Cannizzaro is a long time respiratory therapist, and wrote a very helpful article about oximeters.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Newest Research Links Asthma to Circadian Rhythms...It is scary to consider that the highest rates of nocturnal asthma symptoms leading to respiratory failure or death occur mostly at night while we are... By TKSellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?...A respiratory therapist (RT) or other technician does this test. The RT at my pulmonologist's office administered my tests.... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments