Raking Leaves: That Spring Job I Do But Probably Shouldn't...You work and work until you are too pooped out to go on. Or, you work until your chest is tight and you are forced to... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How is asthma defined as controlled?...I think I remember reading somewhere that asthma is defined as controlled if you are able to make it 8 weeks without going to the doctor or missing Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How to improve quality of life with stage 4 asthma...Disturbing my work and home life too much . Any additional measures to make quality of life better....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Inhaler switch...Has anyone every had to temporarily switch one of their inhalers and did it work out ok?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...Pain has affected work and career for over 2/3 of people who participated in the survey.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The (Second) Easiest Flu Shot Ever...e-mail (and when I got injured at work, oops, by phone and in person).... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How long does Dulera take to clear asthma symptoms?...Is this normal and should I give it more time to work or should I contact the doctor for different treatments?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Portable nebulizers - are they reliable for trip?...Making a trip; cant take lots luggage, hope this will work....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTravel
Is Asthma a Disability?...It also means that you probably can work. Sure, there may be limits to what you can do, but you can certainly work.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma Triggers...Had a bad asthma attack today… I was anxious about work so that might’ve done it, even though doctors think it’s dust mites (due to blood/skin prick test...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingDiagnosisAllergies
It is a wrap!...I wanted so much for everything to work , and work instantly. It simply does not work that way. It always feels bitter sweet at the... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does anyone else have a problem with asthma triggers in the workplace?...The people I work with are very insensitive to this. How do I handle the problem? Have a question for the community? Ask here!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Sometimes You Just Have to Stop and Enjoy What You Have...There is still work to do in the basement and the yard. But, it’s all mop-up stuff.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I be patient and wait a few days for Advair to work and use my rescue inhaler in the meantime?...Should I be patient and wait a few days for it to work and use my rescue inhaler in the meantime?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
How to work around Medicare supplemental insurance coverage for medical treatments...Does anyone know how to work around this dilemma...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesInsurance & Disability
Do You Carry Your Spacer With You?...As a guy, I usually keep mine in my work bag or my pocket. But, what about my spacer?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How My Asthma Reacted To Ripping Up Carpet...About a week before our planned work, I called my allergist’s office.... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief Summary...not work.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Cold Creeping In? How to (Maybe) Help Stave It Off...a work meeting, Bingo with a friend, a board meeting, archery, an appointment with my respirologist… and so on.... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?...I had my asthma attack at work, and I continued to push myself and get my work done despite not feeling well.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments