by Jessica Schuman | Sep 21, 2022 | Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs, Uncategorized
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) is a very contagious virus that affects a majority of infants before age 2, and is most common in late fall to early spring. Most children’s RSV appears as a common cold, but a few infant’s RSV can cause serious problems...
by Jessica Schuman | Sep 21, 2022 | Allergies, Uncategorized
Atopic march, also called allergic march, is the way allergies appear from infancy and progress through childhood. While this march can occur at any time, studies show that allergies tend to occur and progress in order from skin; atopic dermatitis (eczema) then to...
by Jessica Schuman | May 26, 2022 | COPD, The Lungs
Yoga is an exercise that uses your body and mind, combining breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga postures. Research has shown that for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), this low-impact exercise can provide improved quality of life and lung...
by Jessica Schuman | Jun 28, 2021 | Asthma, Programs & Services, The Lungs, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
Jessica Schuman RN BSN AE-C Did you ever notice that as soon as the holidays are over the commercials automatically want you to shift your priorities to booking a vacation? They get me every time; Cancun, Atlantis resort…Disney world. I often get so busy booking...
by Jessica Schuman | Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune* neuromuscular** disorder characterized by muscle weakness or muscle fatigue that is caused by a breakdown in the communication between the nerves and muscles. MG can occur at any age but is most commonly found in woman...
