by Doug Kaup | Sep 30, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease
People, especially those with lung issues, are often interested in improving their indoor air quality or IAQ. According to the EPA, one should take a three prong approach to improving IAQ. The first prong is air cleaning. Air cleaners alone will not keep your IAQ...
by Doug Kaup | Sep 27, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease
Ozone is a gas that is comprised of three oxygen molecules and can easily interact with other chemicals. Simply put, it is bad for our lungs. According to the EPA “When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing,...
by BPA-Admin | Sep 10, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease, Programs & Services, The Lungs
Breathe Pennsylvania awarded $40,000 to three individuals for the purpose of conducting research leading to improved care and outcomes of lung disease patients. Congratulations to the recipients:
by Jeannie Simms BA, AE-C | 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 BA, AE-C | 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 BA, AE-C | 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...
