Around half of Americans set a New Year’s Resolution, but fewer than 10 percent keep them. This year, set a resolution you can stick to with Propeller’s help. Take the ACT or CAT every month (at least). The Asthma Control Test (ACT) can help you understand whether your asthma is well-controlled, while the COPD assessment […]

2020 has been a tough year. Which is all the more reason to look forward to our annual celebration of family and food. Thanksgiving is a chance to come together and take stock of our good fortunes. But travelling, stress and even some foods can trigger asthma and COPD symptoms (plus COVID-19 is still a […]

Ahhhh, October! The month of ghouls, goblins and pumpkin spice everything. From big cities to tiny towns, Halloween is a favorite holiday of kids of all ages. But, like everything else, trick-or-treating is going to look different this year. Here’s some advice on keeping Halloween spooky and safe. All About Halloween and COVID-19 The Washington […]

Yoga is an ancient practice that has become very popular in the U.S. over the past few years. Yoga combines poses (called asanas) along with breathing exercises and meditation. People practice yoga to stay fit, flexible and grounded. But can a yoga practice help people with asthma? The Quick Take There is some evidence showing […]

Typically, this time of the year is all about back to school sales, labor day barbecues and the start of football season. But, things are different this year. We are making some progress controlling the spread of COVID-19. But as people start spending more time indoors, there’s concern about a second wave of infections. What […]

Take a stroll down the coffee and tea isle of your supermarket, and you’ll notice teas with names like Breathe Easy and Breathe Deep and Organic Lung Health Tea. A warm cup of tea certainly can be soothing. But is there anything more to these products than that? What does the science say? The Quick […]

The Quick Take If you have asthma, it’s important for the people in your life to be aware of your condition and to know what they need to do if you experience symptoms. This is particularly important during COVID-19, when healthcare resources are stretched thin.  Luckily, the answer is simple: Create an Asthma Action Plan, […]

In one corner… Your asthma, the chronic condition that’s constantly trying to keep you down. In the other corner… Sports, exercise, teamwork, accomplishment, fresh air and a strong body. Having asthma shouldn’t keep you from exercise. In fact, regular physical activity may actually help your asthma by improving your breathing. But which sports are best […]

We all need to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. And doctors agree that wearing a covering over our mouth and nose works to prevent transmission of the virus. Most people with asthma have no problem wearing a face covering. But others are having difficulty, and a small number say that masks […]