by Carla Conrad | Feb 10, 2021 | Asthma, Education, Managing Lung Disease, Programs & Services, The Lungs
Kicking The Habit In 2021 As we start every “new year” we often have high expectations for a “new me”. In these moments we focus on long term goals when maybe the focus should turn to short term goals and lots of planning. Smoking cessation is hard work and beyond...
by Carla Conrad | Jan 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
When people cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe, they exhale water droplets from their respiratory system into the air. These water droplets can carry viral particles and may be breathed in by others in close proximity. Cloth masks can trap the exhaled droplets and...
by Carla Conrad | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
With all the coverage and attention on COVID-19, the flu seems to have disappeared. In fact, the CDC says the flu has decreased by 98% in the United States. How is this possible? With the rate of COVID-19 increasing and a similar transmission, why is one up and the...
by Carla Conrad | Nov 23, 2020 | Education, Uncategorized
It is important to be aware of winter illnesses- some of which present symptoms like coronavirus. Here are some of the usual culprits, according to Harvard Medical School: The common cold or viral rhinitis can be caused by more than 200 viruses. Symptoms come on...
by Carla Conrad | Sep 22, 2020 | The Lungs, Uncategorized
Today, September 25th, is World Lung Day. The theme for World Lung Day this year is Respiratory Infection. The outbreak of the global Coronavirus pandemic has made the world aware of just how deadly respiratory viruses can be. In reality, respiratory infections have...
