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 | Oct 22, 2018 | The Lungs, Tips & Tricks
Cleanliness of a home or building can have an effect on the internal air quality. You have to search deep to ensure that your home is truly clean. Just because you’ve managed to put the clutter away, it doesn’t mean your home is clean. On the other hand, don’t...
by Doug Kaup | Jan 26, 2017 | Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs
Every time you empty a sweeper, imagine that same amount of dirt can be found in your home’s ductwork. This accumulated dirt clogs the heating system, lowering heating efficiency and requiring more energy and money to heat your home. More importantly, this accumulated...
by Marianne Drevna | Aug 3, 2016 | Asthma, COPD, Education, Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs, Tips & Tricks
Most people with chronic lung diseases know that extremes in temperature, meaning below freezing or above 90 degrees, can trigger exacerbations. Three factors can impact your ability to breathe in the summer—heat, sunlight and humidity. When it’s hot, your body...
by Carla Conrad | Jun 3, 2016 | Asthma
As outdoor spring cleanup begins, your neighbors are starting to clean up yard waste. Sometimes, a well-intending neighbor can become the bane of your existence when they burn their yard waste, triggering your lung disease. This time of year, Breathe Pennsylvania...
