Patient Contributor

John Bottrell

Asthma and COPD Patient Stories

John Bottrell is a respiratory therapist who's lived with asthma for most of his life.

Overview

Published
11 Articles
Location
Ludington, Michigan, United States

John’s History with the Conditions

John was diagnosed with asthma in 1972, at just two years old. While his asthma was poorly controlled for much of his childhood, advancements in asthma research mean John has a good level of asthma control as an adult.

John loves teaching and learning about history, and he writes avidly.

In 2007, John started a blog to share insights from his profession. His work runs alongside his other blog exploring the historical context of various respiratory conditions.

John is also a freelance writer for various online health communities about asthma and COPD.

He lives in Ludington, Michigan, close to Lake Michigan. Over the summer months, you'll often find John hanging with his kids at the beach. During winter, you may see him and the kids sledding on the hills near the lake.

The information presented is solely for educational purposes, not as specific advice for the evaluation, management, or treatment of any condition.

NPS-ALL-NP-00929 April 2023

Published Articles

5 Tips for Better Asthma Control
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John Bottrell

5 Tips for Better Asthma Control

8 Tips to Help Your Kids with Asthma “Fit in”
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John Bottrell

8 Tips to Help Your Kids with Asthma “Fit in”

Growing Up with Asthma (and Bullies)
4 mins
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John Bottrell

Growing Up with Asthma (and Bullies)

5 Ways Growing Up with Asthma Makes Me a Great Asthma Parent
3 mins
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John Bottrell

5 Ways Growing Up with Asthma Makes Me a Great Asthma Parent

6 Ways Asthma Has Impacted My Marriage
4 mins
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John Bottrell

6 Ways Asthma Has Impacted My Marriage

I Have My Asthma to Thank for Making Me Smarter
4 mins
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John Bottrell

I Have My Asthma to Thank for Making Me Smarter

How Asthma Set Me Onto the Career Path I Love
3 mins
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John Bottrell

How Asthma Set Me Onto the Career Path I Love

Diagnosed with Asthma? 6 Types of Doctors You Might See
3 mins
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John Bottrell

Diagnosed with Asthma? 6 Types of Doctors You Might See

7 Simple Food Swaps When Living with COPD
5 mins
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John Bottrell

7 Simple Food Swaps When Living with COPD

7 Questions Everyone with COPD Should Ask After Diagnosis
4 mins
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John Bottrell

7 Questions Everyone with COPD Should Ask After Diagnosis

8 Common Myths About COPD, Debunked
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John Bottrell

8 Common Myths About COPD, Debunked