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Medication reminders: 5 tips for staying on track
What’s the number one thing you can do to improve your breathing? Take your medications as prescribed.1  Of course, it’s one thing to know to take meds as prescribed — it’s another to actually do it. That’s where medication reminders come in handy. Here we’ll share tips to help you build your medications into your […]
Why respiratory viruses are worth paying attention to
Viruses are one of the most frequently recorded triggers in Propeller It’s that time of year again: fall. When pumpkin spice scents mix with hand sanitizer, costumes with masks serve a dual purpose, and germs seem to be everywhere.  For people with asthma or COPD, fall can be a tricky time to find a balance […]
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Trigger Tracking: Why it matters and how to track with Propeller
Most people’s breathing is impacted by at least a few different things, which are called triggers. There may be times when you notice that you’re not breathing as well as you’d like to be. You may cough or feel out of breath. These reactions to triggers are called symptoms, and they aren’t random. Here we’ll […]
Remembering to take your medication when your schedule changes
A disruption to your schedule can easily throw off your adherence to your medication. You stop being able to take your dose in the morning, and suddenly you’re not taking it at all — and your symptoms are getting worse. Here are three tips to take your dose even when your schedule changes. 1. Be […]
5 tips for tackling allergy season with asthma
If you have pollen allergies and asthma, the spring months can be quite a burden. Allergies can trigger asthma symptoms, causing wheezing, cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath.  Here are five tips to manage your allergies during the spring months and avoid preventable asthma exacerbations.  Talk to your healthcare provider about your treatment plan. […]
Cold weather can affect your asthma or COPD. Here’s what to do.
If you have asthma or COPD, you may have noticed that cold weather affects your ability to breathe. This may happen because cold air dries and irritates the airways, increasing inflammation and making it harder for you to breathe. You may find that you cough, wheeze or feel breathless more often when it’s cold outside. […]
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