by R Kishlock | Oct 13, 2020 | Education, The Lungs, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a yearly flu shot and it is especially important during this pandemic, but it’s also important for those at higher risk to know which types are available and recommended for those aged 65 and over. For...
by Carla Conrad | Sep 22, 2020 | The Lungs, Uncategorized
Today, September 25th, is World Lung Day. The theme for World Lung Day this year is Respiratory Infection. The outbreak of the global Coronavirus pandemic has made the world aware of just how deadly respiratory viruses can be. In reality, respiratory infections have...
by Carla Conrad | Sep 17, 2019 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
The kids are back in school, and as the parent of a teenager, it seems as though one of the biggest fears I have surrounds peer pressure and positive decision making. As a child enters the teenage years they tend to spend more time with their group of friends. I have...
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 Doug Kaup | Apr 30, 2019 | The Lungs
I often get questions about testing protocols for radon test kits. First, when doing home testing with a kit, make sure all the directions are read. In our own test kits – which are similar to others – there are basic instructions that talk about how to...
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...
