Asthma, Air Quality, and Canceled Plans...It has already happened once this summer, but for the second time, a dramatic air quality drop from wildfire smoke has thrown me off my otherwise generally... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?...If it were summer and in the 90's, this would have been very problematic.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Lung infections...I was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago, and it was confirmed with a pulmonary function test last summer (2019).... By webtypo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Does One "Get" Asthma?...For acute illnesses (those of short duration), the culprit can be anything – schools, summer camp, subways, airplanes, etc.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!...The summer season in the UK can be hot and sticky with very high levels of pollen.... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
The Empty Inhaler Strikes Again...After all, there are forest fires in BC and it’s summer and possibly humid and there are reasons. This would be approximately Qvar Day 85.... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Home Renovation Tips For Asthmatics...We now run a dehumidifier, although plan on adding central air before next summer.... By John Bottrell, RRT7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?...Summer is the season for grass and weed pollen to be released.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Do Air Conditioners Improve Asthma Control?...Air conditioners are great for those hot summer days. They keep the air cool, refreshing, and comfortable.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Robot Revolution...Louis is notoriously humid in the summer so this is easier said than done.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bilateral Airway Disease...Seems to be getting worse, especially in the humid summer months. I take Breo daily and use my Albuterol inhaler as needed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Navigating Bonfire Smoke in Community Spaces...Last summer, a new market space opened up just outside of my town, with a gorgeous rustic vibe and 2 rows of smaller shops from local vendors and restaurants... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wacky Weather Changes...A slow evolvement from summer to fall, fall to winter, winter to spring, and so on. It would be magical.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst Nightmare...Now that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when the weather will begin to cool down.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
How Trauma and Asthma are Connected and Nobody Seems to Talk About it...This summer I will be returning to school to become an RRT. I look forward to helping people advocate for themselves. To be continued... By rachelfordfitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?...Well...last summer I tripped while walking up the patio stairs, got a severe concussion, and missed a week of work. That’s how uncoordinated I am.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
My 26-Year-Old Daughter Suffers From Chronic Silent Chest Asthma...It's the middle of spring here so this time of year through to late summer is her most dangerous time for her to have an attack.... By mumofadultwithsilentchestasthma2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Head for the Mountains Kid!...I remember feeling free from all my ailments and it was such a lovely warm summer that I will never forget.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Taking Emergency Meds to the White House...Luckily, I had found a summer dress with pockets. I was so excited! My husband did not seem to understand the excitement.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Mucus Management...This summer has brought high pollen counts and wildfire smoke; both of these are allergens and can, unfortunately, increase mucus production.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments