Asthma

💡TL;DR: Clean your spacer weekly with warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap, then air-dry completely without wiping to reduce static and germs. A detergent wash can improve medication delivery by up to 50% compared with an unwashed plastic spacer (PubMed). Plan for 5–15 minutes

For best delivery, use one puff at a time, inhale slowly right after pressing, and hold your breath ~10 seconds, waiting 30–60 seconds between puffs. Spacers work with MDIs, not dry powder inhalers; clean and air-dry weekly and rinse and spit after steroid inhalers.

What’s the Difference Between Reactive Airway Disease and Asthma? Hearing a doctor mention reactive airway disease when you expected to hear asthma can be confusing, especially when it’s about your child or someone you love. Both terms relate to breathing problems, wheezing, and coughing, but they’re not

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is asthma genetic?” or “Does it run in families?” — you’re not alone. It’s a common question, especially for parents whose children are newly diagnosed, or for adults trying to understand their own condition. The short answer? Yes, asthma is genetic — but not in

Breathing isn’t something we really think about... until it gets tough. Asthma and COPD can both leave you wheezing and gasping for air, but they aren’t the same problem. The tricky part? They can look a lot alike, but they’re not the same. Asthma tends to come

Asthma impacts millions of people worldwide, and for some, it’s more than just an inconvenience. This chronic condition can disrupt daily life, whether it’s a sudden flare-up at work or missing out on activities due to symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. But here’s the good

Asthma can be a condition that seriously impacts quality of life. Whether you have asthma or someone you love does, it’s always nice to have gift ideas ready for birthdays, holidays, or just for fun. Dealing with asthma can be challenging on its own, so keeping some of these

Check out our Asthma Medication Chart - a free resource for people with asthma and their loved ones trying to learn more about available meds.

If you or someone in your family has asthma or a lung condition like COPD, chances are you’ve heard about both inhalers and nebulizers. They’re the two most common tools for getting breathing medications straight to the lungs, but they work in very different ways. So how do