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Category: Dyspnea

The GI saga

On October 12, 2019 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • Other medical problems
  • Other medical tests

This all began back in mid July. I basically woke one morning and my abdomenRead More

12 responses

It follows me everywhere, even in my dreams.

On May 19, 2017 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath

I swear you cant escape this shit, it follows you everywhere…. even into your sleep!Read More

1 response

How low can it go?

On June 17, 2016 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma research
  • Dyspnea
  • FEV1
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Shortness of Breath

Having documented a significant, but relatively slow decline in my lung function over the pastRead More

2 responses

ICU delirium got a hold on me

On January 31, 2016 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • asthma awareness
  • Asthma hospitalization
  • Bipap
  • Dyspnea
  • intubation
  • Intubation
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Steroids ( prednisone)
  • Ventilator

If you’ve suffered from asthma for any length of time and/or have been hospitalized forRead More

6 responses

I feel your pain

On March 25, 2015 By Breathinstephen
  • Air-trapping
  • Asthma
  • asthma advocacy
  • Asthma Support Group
  • blogging
  • COPD Awareness
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Wheeze

Feeling like shit right now? Is your asthma, COPD or other breathing disorder flaring upRead More

8 responses

Im an A hole when Im sick

On December 11, 2014 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • Exacerbation Recovery
  • Hospitals
  • Recovering from severe asthma attack
  • Severe asthma
  • Shortness of Breath

Most people will tell you Im one of the sweetest, most caring people you’ll everRead More

10 responses

Self Observations: FEV1 and Breathlessness

On May 14, 2014 By Breathinstephen
  • Air-trapping
  • Asthma
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Dyspnea
  • FEV1
  • lung disease and exercise
  • Peak Flows
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Walking

Always curious about things, earlier this week I did a series of FEV1 measurements onRead More

3 responses

The “A” word

On March 7, 2014 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath

Im talking about the other A word…. ANXIETY As a Respiratory Therapist and a lifelongRead More

13 responses

3 Good Weeks

On March 16, 2013 By Breathinstephen
  • Air-trapping
  • Asthma
  • Asthma research
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath
  • triggers

For the life of me I can’t figure out why my breathing was so goodRead More

5 responses

Duke …aka snuggle bug

On March 14, 2013 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • My Cats
  • Pet memorials

When it rains it pours. Our hearts have never been so broken for so long.Read More

5 responses

12 month Update

On November 8, 2012 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma and travel
  • Asthma exacerbations
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Asthma treatments
  • Dyspnea
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Severe asthma
  • Shortness of Breath

It’s almost 2013 and I just realized I really haven’t posted a breathing status updateRead More

8 responses

Air-Trapping

On June 8, 2011 By Breathinstephen
  • Air-trapping
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • Shortness of Breath

Ive written about this before, but this is such an important an misunderstood topic; oneRead More

39 responses

Getting that Monkey off my Back

On January 18, 2011 By Breathinstephen
  • Alternative Asthma treatments
  • Asthma
  • Dyspnea
  • Opiates
  • Shortness of Breath

I haven’t blogged about this experience until now, because frankly, I been too sick toRead More

9 responses

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