by Jeannie Simms | Aug 19, 2019 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
The time has come and kids are heading back to school. At the top of your list of “must dos,” should be how to prepare for another successful school year supporting the management of your child’s asthma with anyone who interacts with him or her. Who is on that list?...
by Jeannie Simms | Jun 25, 2019 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease, Smoking Cessation
It is widely believed that vaping is “safer” than smoking cigarettes, but that doesn’t mean that it is safe. E-cigarette aerosol contains harmful substances that could include nicotine, heavy metals like lead, volatile organic compounds, and cancer-causing agents....
by Jeannie Simms | Jun 20, 2019 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
Asthma is characterized by airflow obstruction, increased mucus production, and increased inflammation in the airways. If you’ve ever experienced an asthma attack you know the feeling of struggling to catch your breath and coughing up mucus. But what about...
by BPA-Admin | May 28, 2019 | Asthma
Kristin Nowack, a severe asthma patient, contributed this blog post for Breathe Pennsylvania. Have you been diagnosed with severe asthma? I have been living with severe asthma and know the trials and tribulations one may face. Severe asthma is not your typical...
by Jeannie Simms | May 7, 2019 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
Join Breathe Pennsylvania as we celebrate World Asthma Day on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. This annual event was originally organized in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) supported by USA based National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the World Asthma...
by Jeannie Simms | Mar 28, 2019 | Allergies, Asthma, Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs
Spring is here and we are all ready to make the transition of wintry weather to warm and breezy weather with regards to our clothes and outside activity. Ok, there are probably still a few who hate to see the snow go, but not me! So for those of us ready to make the...
