5/2/2023
Breathing freely – how to live a good day with asthma
What we can learn from Finland and the Nordics about empowering people living with asthma
11/28/2022
Is asthma keeping you awake at night?
Asthma attacks commonly come on at night, but this could be a sign that the condition is not being managed properly. Find out why night-time symptoms occur and what to do about them.
8/23/2022
Asthmatic Sirpa Ärmänen likes to keep fit by playing golf
Golf has been part of Sirpa Ärmänen's life for over 20 years. Her social hobby provides brisk outdoor exercise – and helps with asthma.
6/29/2022
What everyone should know about asthma at work
Exposures in the workplace can cause allergies and trigger asthma. Even a single high-dose exposure to chemicals can cause a syndrome called irritant-induced asthma.
5/12/2022
Study: A healthful diet may ease asthma symptoms
According to a French study, it might be possible to prevent your asthma symptoms with healthy diet rich in fish and fresh vegetables.
5/12/2022
How to sleep better with asthma?
Is your asthma or COPD keeping you from a good night’s sleep? Sleep is so important for getting you through each day and refreshing you mentally and physically. If you’re waking up to coughing or whee...
4/29/2022
Recipes for balance and well-being
Sara La Fountain, an internationally renowned chef, shares her philosophy for using food as a source of inspiration, enjoyment, and overall well-being.
4/20/2022
Living with COPD: Exercise is the best medicine
Being diagnosed with COPD marked a pivotal transformation in Jaana Koponen’s life. She shares the story of how exercise has slowed down the progression of her symptoms.
3/8/2022
Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps
You might not think about it as such, but breathing is hard muscle work. That’s why the way you use your breathing muscle - the diaphragm - can make a big difference. Whenever you’re out of breath, ne...
2/10/2022
Good asthma management vital during the pandemic
With pandemic fatigue setting in, it’s easy to let asthma medications slide. But maintaining a good asthma management strategy and keeping your symptoms in check are the best ways for taking care of y...
1/19/2022
Blogger Karoliina Pentikäinen shares life as an asthmatic in the times of pandemic
Being an asthmatic can be stressful but influencer Karoliina Pentikäinen has decided not to worry. Caring for her asthma is as important as ever.
1/19/2022
Regular exercise is good for your health and asthma control
Establishing a regular exercise routine has many health benefits – especially for those living with asthma. Jari Parkkari, Professor of Sports and Exercise Medicine, shares his tips for exercising mor...
11/5/2021
Opera singer’s inspiring tips for stronger breathing
Read on to discover how you can train your lungs to breathe stronger in creative ways.
11/4/2021
COPD and flare-ups – how to get back on track
There are many treatment options and lifestyle choices that can help keep COPD symptoms in check. However, unexpected flare-ups can happen. Read on for some important tips on what to look out for and ...
3/31/2021
How to quit smoking and improve COPD symptoms
If you smoke and receive a diagnosis of COPD, one of the first things your doctor may advise is to put down your cigarettes. Quitting is possible and it is the single best thing you can do for your lu...
2/24/2021
Power up your lungs – how to take care of your asthma with exercise in 2021
One of the best ways to care for your respiratory system is good exercise. And if your asthma is well controlled, there’s no reason it should stop you from getting the blood pumping. Regular workouts ...
2/5/2020
More than a smoker’s cough, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious respiratory illness. But how can you tell if you have it? Here are a few things to watch for.
1/29/2019
Does your weight affect your asthma?
While studies can’t fully explain the link between obesity and asthma, there is evidence that losing extra weight could help relieve asthma symptoms.
9/13/2018
Living with COPD – ease the tightness with these fresh habits
Time for good news: after a COPD diagnosis, there are many ways for you to manage your symptoms and improve your wellbeing and future condition. What’s best is that new, healthy habits can really make...