Vaping, A Teen’s Perspective
Vaping is considered a nationwide epidemic, especially among high school and middle school students. To help combat this epidemic, school districts have started to include anti-vaping messages during school wide anti-drug assemblies. In hopes of shedding light on the...
Vacation… Rest, Relaxation, Asthma and Allergies: Certified Pure®
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 and...
Myasthenia Gravis
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...
Breathe Pennsylvania’s Certified Asthma Educators Top 2 Questions Answered About Children With Asthma
Is It Possible To Reduce The Number Of Asthma Attacks My Child Has? Yes, you can start by creating a partnership of care for children with asthma. Asthma Team members can include the following: you and your child, the asthma/allergy doctor, pharmacist, school nurse,...
New Triple Therapy Treatment Approved for COPD
COPD Triple Therapy Treatment There are many inhalers available today for the treatment of COPD and if you are using two inhalers or more daily to control your symptoms and help prevent exacerbations then this might be good news. While Trelegy has been around for a...
Exercise and Cessation: What are my options to promote Mental and Physical Benefits?
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...
Which Pillow is Best for My Sleep Apnea
What Is The Best Pillow For Sleep Apnea? What does your bedtime routine look or feel like? Some of us have special blankets, pillows, fans or even a pet or two that make us feel cozy in bed. All these items provide our optimal level of comfort so we can have the...
Kickoff 2021 with Kicking the Habit… For FREE
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...
Breathe PA Celebrates the Passing of a New Law: School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468
School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, H.R. 2468 has become law and will open the doors to better allergy and asthma support in the school setting. Caregivers and children who deal...
Why Pulmonary Rehabilitation Is Even More Important Now
There have been so many things we’ve had to postpone, do less of and in some cases give up doing altogether due to the coronavirus. There is no doubt that it has been a challenge for everyone. But if you suffer from a chronic lung disease and your doctor has ordered...