by Joan McMahon | Aug 11, 2017 | Education
Flu season is coming up soon, but have you ever thought about how the vaccines are made? Currently there are three influenza vaccine production technologies that are utilized in the United States. All meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. They are:...
by Joan McMahon | Jul 28, 2017 | Education
H7N9 is a subtype of influenza A viruses that is sometimes found in birds, but that does not usually affect humans. Many H7 viruses have circulated in poultry for centuries. However, beginning at the end of March 2013, China reported the first new cases of infections...
by Marianne Drevna | Jul 21, 2017 | COPD, Education, Managing Lung Disease
With the internet and Google at our fingertips, it’s easy to find all sorts of advice, options and less conventional means of controlling or managing the symptoms of chronic lung diseases. However, many of these solutions are untested or have minimal proof of benefit....
by Jeannie Simms | May 15, 2017 | Education, The Lungs
Each flu season, many people debate whether or not they should get a flu shot. However, when we are deciding what is the best thing to do for our children/adolescents with asthma, we need to have a better understanding of the facts and fears we have towards the flu...
by Doug Kaup | Mar 9, 2017 | Education, Tips & Tricks
The real estate season is upon us, and having a home inspection can be an effective way to deal with lung related issues. Information on home inspection reports mainly relates to the structures systems, but there are three common dangers to lung health that a report...
by Marianne Drevna | Feb 15, 2017 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
While it might seem like introducing unidentified “vapors” into your lungs via an electronic cigarette can in no way be healthy, there is still a lack of consistent evidence. There are more than 500 brands of e-cigarettes, making it difficult to gather data. However,...
