Ep. 173: Busting the Biggest Biologics Myths for COPD, Asthma, and Nasal Polyps
Learn how biologics treat asthma, COPD, and chronic nasal polyps, and hear an allergist bust the biggest myths and fears patients have about starting one.
Ep. 172: Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign
Learn why needing systemic steroids for asthma can be a sign your asthma isn't well controlled, especially if it happens more than once a year.
Ep. 171: Rescue Inhaler Changes in the Newest Asthma Guidelines
Learn why albuterol alone is no longer enough for treating asthma. The newest GINA guidelines now recommend a combo inhaler that treats symptoms and airway inflammation together.
Ep. 170: When Asthma Peak Week Hits Adults
Learn why adults are at risk for asthma flares, ER visits, and even death during peak week this fall, and what steps can help keep your asthma in control.
Ep. 169: What a School Nurse Wants Parents to Know About Asthma Peak Week
Learn what parents ask most about Asthma Peak Week: does the school have stock albuterol, can my child self-carry, and what happens during an asthma flare at school.
Ep. 168: Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs, What You Need to Know
Learn how wildfire smoke and PM2.5 affect your lungs, why air quality alerts are becoming more common, and how AQI checks and N95 masks can protect you.
Ep. 161: BREATHE: The Digital Asthma Management Tool
Learn about asthma self-management and how the BREATHE app was built with patient insights to make asthma education accessible to everyone.
Ep. 156: Is Your Asthma Worse Than It Should Be? Signs of Uncontrolled Asthma
Learn the signs that your asthma may be worse than it should be, including waking up at night, daily inhaler use, and frequent flare-ups.
Ep. 154: What Providers Need to Know About Uncontrolled Asthma
Learn what providers need to know about uncontrolled asthma from asthma control tests, how to avoid ER visits for asthma and when to refer to a specialist