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Jill Gilchrist

Jill Gilchrist, AE-C, is a respiratory therapist and writer at Biology Insights with a focus on asthma management. Over a nine-year career that included acute care in hospitals, she has taught inhaler technique in pulmonary clinics. Gilchrist continues to see patients on a part-time basis.

How to Breathe Easier in Humid Weather
Can Asthma Get Worse With Age?
How to Hold in a Cough and When Not to
Does Steam Help a Cough and How to Use It Safely?
Why Do I Cough When I Get Hot? Causes and Triggers
I Lost My Inhaler: What Should I Do Now?
What Happens If a Person Without Asthma Uses an Inhaler?
What Causes Expiratory Wheezing: Common Conditions
How to Break Up Mucus in Your Chest: Home Remedies
How to Know If You Need an Inhaler: Key Signs
Can Chlorine Cause Asthma or Trigger Symptoms?
Does Ibuprofen Help With Asthma or Make It Worse?
Is Incense Bad for Asthma? What the Research Shows
Can Coughing Make You Vomit? Causes & When to Seek Help
Can Pepper Spray Kill You If You Have Asthma?
Can You Vape With Asthma? The Health Risks Explained
Why Do I Cough With Asthma? Causes and Triggers
Is Drinking Milk Actually Bad for Asthmatics?
How Do I Know If My Cough Is From Mold?
How to Loosen Phlegm in Chest: Remedies That Work
Can COVID Cause Asthma to Develop? Here’s What We Know
Can Alcohol Cause Wheezing? Causes and Prevention
How to Loosen Phlegm Fast and Clear Your Chest
Why Am I Still Coughing After Being Sick?
Does Using an Inhaler Weaken Your Lungs?
What Does Dark Phlegm Mean? Causes and Concerns
Can Cat Litter Cause Respiratory Problems in Humans?
How to Get Phlegm Out of Your Chest Quickly
Can Asthma Cause Me to Lose My Voice?
Should I Use My Inhaler if I Have a Cold?