Asthma Triggers: The Respiratory Virus (Cold and flu)...Other chemicals travel through the bloodstream to recruit immune cells that enhance inflammation. ... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Cheers For Caregivers...Sounds travel quickly in waiting room and I swear, almost nothing is private in them.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does One "Get" Asthma?...But – they also inherited our love of reading and travel, quirky sense of humor (known to be the cause of many eye rolls), and stubborn personalities.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Potential Links Between Hypertension And Asthma...This is how oxygen and other nutrients travel to all the tissues of your body. This gives us two blood pressures.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
When They Don't Know What They Don't Know...This week we traveled from Phoenix to SoCal and Nevada to visit relatives and celebrate our anniversary.... By beeathome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Fall Allergies Many People With Asthma Experience...Although ragweed usually grows in rural areas, it can travel hundreds of miles - literally!... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...However it happens, a virtual visit lets you get care from the comfort of your own home without having to travel.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Causes Asthma?...It makes it harder for air to travel out of your lungs. Bronchoconstriction happens when IgE activates mast cells.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Afraid of Getting Sick...Even before COVID, we all carried around hand sanitizers, travel hand wipes, and a pop-up container of hand wipes in each car.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Self-Care Does Not Mean Selfish...When my manager worries that my work and travel schedule are too stressful, she reminds me how important self-care is.... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Coping With Autumn Asthma Triggers: Molds...The seeds or spores travel through the air, much as pollen does. Like pollen, mold spores can spread on dry, windy days.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wandering into a Flu Shot...No more than 30 seconds later, it was done and we moved forward with the regular prescription refills and travel discussions!... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Flying Through Airport Security with Asthma...pencil case big enough for my 4 inhalers and an AeroChamber (and whatever other nonsense gets in there), I usually switch into a large clear Ziploc bag to travel... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Little Flu History: Why We Take It So Seriously...It would travel around in less than nine months. It would go on to kill around 25-50 million people worldwide, including over 500,000 Americans.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, I bicycled here...It is literally impossible for me to try to cram 3 events spanning 40 miles of travel into a single Saturday afternoon if I'm going by bicycle.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Personal Asthma Test...The distance they travel indicates aerobic capacity.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Pros and Cons of Portable Nebulizers for Asthma...This makes travel extremely easy due to its size.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Wildfires Have Become a New Worrisome Summertime Asthma Trigger...Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or thousands of miles from a fire, causing significant air pollution events in even distant areas.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What? You Take Your Inhaler Every Day?!...Even when I travel. Daughter is also very careful about making sure she doesn't miss a day.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s Going...When I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of control. I was taking two daily controller medicines:... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments