What Are Hyperactive Airways (Twitchy Airways)? ...Both of these fall under the subheading and umbrella subgroup Th2 Dominant Asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? ...But, about 1-2% have a subgroup of asthma called cough variant asthma (CVA). It’s possible they may have an enhanced cough reflex.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Patient Role in Research Design...I would have loved to know what study she was in, if she had a similar phenotype (subgroup) of asthma, what her thoughts on the study were, did she... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...This is a rare subgroup of asthma. Research suggests that only 2% of asthmatics have this.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is Sensitization?...The process varies depending on what asthma subgroup you have.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Early Phase Asthma Attack ...I want to explain that the biological processes involved in the immune response vary depending on what asthma subgroup you have.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Late Phase Asthma Attack...I want to explain that the biological processes involved in the asthma immune response vary depending on what asthma subgroup you have.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxiety And Asthma: What’s The Deal?...We could consider this a subgroup of asthma (I will discuss psychiatric-induced asthma in an upcoming post).... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Is Reactive Airway Disease?...Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS). They are often used interchangeably with asthma. But, they are not asthma. So, what are... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief Summary...Researchers have further simplified this by creating various asthma subgroups.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cough-Variant Asthma...Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a type of asthma where the only symptom is a dry cough. People with other forms of asthma have a cough that produces mucus. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Nighttime Asthma...Nighttime or nocturnal asthma is a type of asthma where symptoms get worse at night. It is a very common type of asthma. About 75 percent of people with asthma... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Have I Got Eosinophilic Asthma?...I have always considered myself a chronic asthmatic. My lungs have been under strain since I was a baby. I grew up sleeping in oxygen tents, using nebulizers, and all... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Biologics Are Approved For Asthma?...Many asthma subgroups are regulated by a type of white blood cell (leucocyte) called T-helper 2 (Th2) cells.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Preservatives May Present a Risk to Kids With Asthma...But a recent study extends and clarifies that concern to include certain subgroups of people who have asthma. Parabens are synthetic chemicals.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quality Of Life Differences Between People With Allergic Asthma Vs Non-Allergic Asthma...These asthma subgroups have similarities and differences with one another. They can each cause different impacts on a person’s quality of life.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Frequent Nighttime Asthma Symptoms...Asthma symptoms can pop up at any place and at any time of the day. Sleep disturbances are common in those living with asthma in which approximately 75% of asthmatics... By Sidney Saleh- Kurtz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)...Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Another term for it is Irritant-Induced Asthma (IIA). This has been mentioned by members of our community. So, I figured it was worthy of a... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unusual Asthma Symptoms...It’s also because there are different subgroups of asthma. People with severe asthma may experience insomnia.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
New Symptoms: A Sign of Disease Progression...This has been a week of discoveries. I had been having some new symptoms that I just could not seem to shake. I am currently investigating what may be a... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments