Test Before Diagnosing

Test Before Diagnosing

  262 million people world-wide have asthma. Twenty-five million Americans have asthma. Ten people die each day in the United States from an asthma exacerbation. It is a heterogenous disease that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. There are objective tests...
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

In May, we observe National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May for raising awareness about these conditions. It’s a peak season for people with asthma and allergies, making it an ideal...
Asthma Guidelines: The Latest From GINA

Asthma Guidelines: The Latest From GINA

Gina Hoots, MSEd, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, CCSH, AE-C, CHC    The Global Initiative for Asthma, or GINA, guidelines are consideredthe gold standard for asthma care worldwide. This provides an overview of the key updates and takeaways of the most effective strategies to gain...