Air Quality and Your 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...

Home Cleanliness and Internal Air Quality

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...

Burning Yard Waste and Your 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...