Staying up to date






I recently came back from an annual asthma conference, and it was fabulous!

I try to always stay updated on new medications and research, and connect with colleagues from throughout the country.

As with any disease, asthma is always changing. In fact, within the last year, there are 4 new medications on the market!

Doctors now know that asthma is more of an umbrella term, with different "types" of asthma underneath. 

One doctor at our conference said:

 "If you have seen one case of asthma.......you have seen one case of asthma."
So knowing how YOUR asthma typically acts and responds to medicine is important to you.

Allergy & Asthma Network have a series of podcasts and videos about allergies, asthma and eczema. They also have medication posters that show all of the inhalers on the market (and they keep it updated!)

Asthma Community Network has webinars, podcasts, discussion forum, resource bank, etc.

The national allergy and asthma groups are also a great place to find info. 

They are:






It's helpful to stay updated to see if there are new medicines or treatment plans available. It's helpful to know what's out there so you can have an educated conversation with your doctor. 

Happy reading! 

 
 

 

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  1. Calvin RJune 14, 2019 at 5:18 AM

    I'll look at some of that information.

    Knowing my specific asthma has been interesting. I react most of all to irritants, including every inhaled medication except albuterol. The doctors get frustrated with that, especially because it also causes them stress with trying to treat my sinus issues.

    I don't let it bother me as much. I don't have exercise asthma enough to worry about, sinus rinsing helps a great deal, and I have learned coping skills.

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    1. My Life as an Asthma MomJune 21, 2019 at 10:05 AM

      Hi Calvin, thanks for stopping by!

      Asthma can be frustrating because it's different for everyone.

      Have you gone to a specialist yet? They may want you to try using a nebulizer for your medicine. You can use it for your Albuterol as well as a daily, controller inhaler (which will help keep the swelling down in your lungs)

      I am glad that you found some coping skills :)

      And rinsing sinuses is a great idea (remember to use distilled water, not tap water!)

      Here's another thing that can help your sinuses, humming! I use it all the time to help my sinuses.

      http://asthmamomlife.blogspot.com/2019/03/humming-for-sinuses.html

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