When a Follow-Up Appointment Leaves You Feeling Unsure...I feel like waiting rooms, make social interactions even more awkward at times.... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things You Cannot Do During Severe Asthma Attacks...And when you exhale, your voice is created as the air you exhale moves through your vocal cords.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Pulmonary Function Testing To Diagnose Asthma...The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) released new asthma guidelines in 2017. Forced Vital Capacity.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Books and Videos For The Kiddos...The ABC's of Asthma - we used to get copies from our local American Lung Association, but it looks like they are out of print.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Talk Oral Thrush...If you had thrush around your vocal cord and lost your voice (dysphonia), then maybe you could get out of work.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Aren't You Better Yet?...Luckily, I qualified for an anti-viral and an oral steroid. I take a daily controller inhaler and have a big box of albuterol vials for my... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cinnamon and Asthma...This silly challenge was a social media sensation where people attempted to swallow 1 teaspoon of cinnamon without the help of any liquids.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Finally have an answer...Yesterday day I had a bronchoscopy and discovered I have vocal cord disfunction. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...If you are needing to use your rescue inhaler more than twice a week, or are needing more than one or two courses of oral... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Prednisone - A Necessary Evil!...A usual prednisone “burst” is 40mg a day for 5 days for a total of 200mg or 200,000mcg.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...BenefitsApplying for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI)... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Cause Osteoporosis?...This differs greatly from the more whole-body (systemic) side effects of oral corticosteroids.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Knowing When To See The Doctor...I have even had the false positive, a common cold that was mostly viral that I thought was exacerbating my asthma but it turned out to just be... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lifestyle Changes for Asthma Management...The goal of good asthma control is to live as normal a life as you can.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Asthma Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Void outside 50 U.S. and D.C. and where prohibited by law, rule or regulation. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Need an Asthma Specialist Involved in Your Care?...Or tap into your social network. This can help you find the right match for you or your child.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Quit Smoking With Asthma?...oral corticosteroids.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!...I had a bottle at home for my middle son and one for my daughter. Asthma Doc told me, "If they get worse - start the By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...The research staff, which can include doctors, nurses, social workers or clinical research staff who will work directly with patients.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments