Respiratory Treatments

💡TL;DR: An asthma cough is typically dry, persistent, and triggered at night, with exercise, or in cold air, while a cold cough is usually wet and clears in about 7–10 days with nasal symptoms. Asthma rarely causes fever or body aches and often eases after quick‑relief asthma

Flu and Asthma: When to Go to the Hospital 💡TL;DR: If you have asthma and the flu, go to the ER now if breathing is very hard, your lips turn blue/gray, or your rescue inhaler isn’t helping. Follow your Asthma Action Plan: peak flow <50% (red

💡TL;DR: Silent asthma is an asthma attack without wheezing, so watch for breathlessness, chest tightness, trouble speaking, and a drop in peak flow. No wheeze does not mean mild. About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (CDC), and quiet attacks can still be severe. Start your

💡TL;DR: Yes—heat can trigger asthma by tightening airways and stacking irritants like ozone, pollen, and smoke. Expect the toughest conditions when the heat index is high and the AQI is over 100 (see AirNow); plan activity for early morning or evening and keep indoor humidity near 50%. Stay

💡TL;DR: A written, doctor-signed Asthma Action Plan is the safest way to manage asthma at school. Share it with the nurse, teachers, and coaches, and update it at least once a year or whenever medicines change. Yellow Zone usually means symptoms or peak flow around 50–79%; Red Zone

💡TL;DR: Use a stoplight rule to choose care. Green = manage at home when symptoms are mild and your inhaler works. Yellow = go to urgent care if symptoms keep coming back after your rescue inhaler, you can only speak in short phrases, or your peak flow is 50–79% of

💡TL;DR: Cold, dry air can narrow your airways and quickly worsen asthma symptoms. The biggest wins are simple: cover your nose and mouth, breathe through your nose, keep indoor humidity around 40–50 percent, and pre-treat with your reliever before cold exposure if your doctor recommends it. Keep your

💡TL;DR: Yes—stress and anxiety can trigger real asthma symptoms by speeding breathing and tightening airway muscles (see AAFA). About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (NHLBI), so planning for stress as a trigger matters. The practical takeaway: add stress steps to your asthma action plan,

💡TL;DR: Most people breathe easier at night by sleeping on their side or with the upper body raised 30–45 degrees. Lying flat tends to narrow the airway and can worsen reflux, snoring, sleep apnea, or fluid-related pressure. A foam wedge ($20–$60) or an adjustable base (often $300+