Stress Management and Lung Health
Managing stress effectively can significantly benefit your breathing and overall well-being. When stress becomes chronic, it may weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to infections. When stressed, hormones are released from your body that can contribute...
Connecting the Dots Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
Sleep apnea, a familiar yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder, has been increasingly recognized as a risk for heart disease. One of the characteristics of this condition is pauses in breathing during sleep, which affects your rest quality and poses a threat to...
COPD and Common Viruses: Understanding the Link
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a debilitating respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This condition is characterized by its chronic nature and airflow obstruction in the lungs. Common viruses play a significant role in...
Upcoming Discontinuation of Popular Flovent Inhalers in January 2024: What You Need to Know
The popular Flovent inhalers, Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, are set to be discontinued in January 2024. Pharmaceutical companies often modify their product lineups in response to market demands, medical advancements, or patient needs. While the discontinuation of...
Traveling with Oxygen
According to the American Thoracic Society, an estimated 1.5 million adults in the United States use supplemental oxygen to live longer and improve their quality of life. Many oxygen users are unfamiliar with the steps to travel with oxygen. Before any form of...
Supporting Children with Asthma Recovering from RSV: Tips and Treatment Approaches
If your child has asthma, you may be worried about how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect their health. RSV is a virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most people but can also trigger asthma attacks and complications in some children. Supporting your...
Asthma and RSV: How to Minimize Triggers and Reduce Exacerbations
As an individual with asthma, it is important to avoid triggers that can cause an asthma attack. But did you know that respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can also worsen your asthma symptoms and increase your risk of complications? RSV...
Back to School with Asthma | Have An Asthma Action Plan
At the top of your list of “must dos,” should be how to prepare for another successful school year supporting the management of your child’s asthma with anyone who interacts with him or her.
Understanding Home Radon Mitigation
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), 40% of homes in Pennsylvania have radon levels above the recommended guidelines. Recently, my home required a radon mitigation system installed by a local company. During the process, I had...
Coronavirus And COPD: What You Should Know
Those living with COPD and their caregivers must be well-informed about COVID-19 and variants of the virus. For up-to-date information on COVID variants, Visit CDC's COVID Data Tracker:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People with COPD are not at...