Atopic March ( Allergic March )

Atopic March ( Allergic March )

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...

Asthma in the Classroom

Asthma in the Classroom

Breathe Pennsylvania provides pediatric asthma education, support, and resources through their Certified Asthma Educators. My name is Jeannie Simms, AE-C, and recently a question came in regarding how a teacher could support her students with asthma in the classroom....

Yoga and Chronic Lung Disease

Yoga and Chronic Lung Disease

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...

World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day is commemorated every year on November 12th to raise awareness of pneumonia, an infectious lung disease. According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), “Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the...