Asthma Grumpiness...Then they say if I need to be seen right away to go to the walk-in clinic. GRRRRR.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments68 comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't Work...For myself to say “just breathe”, I am not taking into account my privilege of breathing easily.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Asthma Affects Each of Us Differently...They say those with adult-onset asthma are more likely to have non-allergic or severe asthma. Yet that is not always true either.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting the Right Care...I must say, I do not recommend anyone do this without the proper medical advice.... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Prepared for the Summer Months...I must say, I do not take any extra action without consulting my primary care physician to make sure it By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let's Talk Pulse Oximetry...), and cold hand, which are all things to take into consideration when getting a reading.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
What Is It Like To Date Someone With Asthma?...Needless to say, we really can’t visit for long.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Am The Face Of Asthma...And I wrote. And that is what gave birth to me doing this: writing about asthma. And, as some of you By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's Visit...Things I said in my previous visit that I thought were not important somehow made it into the notes... By Lorene Alba, AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
I Love Spring (It Just Doesn't Love Me Back)...They say such things based on their own experience. After all, they are my kids, and half their genes are mine. And I have to... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental Health...One of the things I appreciate about him is his concern for me as a person, not just By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Restarting Your Workout Plan After An Asthma Flare...I mean, say I’m busy working or something. Or, say I’m on vacation. At least when you’re doing those things you’re busy... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Complementary Treatments for Asthma...However, this is not to say that others will not find any or all of the alternative therapies to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do I have asthma or something else?..., but the air con, random things, and sometimes at night I would have to use it for my cough...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Pros and Cons of Portable Nebulizers for Asthma...But there are some pros and cons when it comes to present-day portable nebulizers. Here are some things to consider.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Breathing is Exhausting!...There are a few things you can do to help with the post-asthma exacerbation exhaustion: When I say rest By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What Was My Biggest Asthma Win?...There were good things that happened at the asthma hospital, and there were some not-so-good things.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and Next...The point being, there are many things we can spend this extra time doing.... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Just Faxed My Doctor's Office, Because It's The 80's...Why do they all say fax on them, it’s not like anything coming out of your fax machine is By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?...This practice would not allow me see a new doctor unless I had a current PFT. To say... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments