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 BA, AE-C | 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...
by Carla Conrad | Mar 1, 2019 | Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs
Recently in western Pennsylvania, there has been a lot of discussion about air quality, pollution, and the importance of protecting your lungs when you are considered part of a “sensitive” population. However, the terminology and classification may be confusing. What...
by Doug Kaup | Jan 22, 2019 | The Lungs
January is National Radon Awareness Month. Radon comes from the breakdown of trace amounts of uranium in our soil. As a gas, it moves up into our homes where it is trapped and presents a danger to us in the form of lung cancer. Radon is considered the second leading...
by Doug Kaup | Dec 19, 2018 | The Lungs
Home fireplaces often sit unused for most of the year. With the holidays coming up, fireplaces might get “fired up” for family get togethers. The biggest issue can be old brick and terra cotta liners that can allow flue gasses to escape into the home. In...
