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 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...
by BPA-Admin | May 28, 2019 | Asthma
Kristin Nowack, a severe asthma patient, contributed this blog post for Breathe Pennsylvania. Have you been diagnosed with severe asthma? I have been living with severe asthma and know the trials and tribulations one may face. Severe asthma is not your typical...
by Jeannie Simms BA, AE-C | May 7, 2019 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
Join Breathe Pennsylvania as we celebrate World Asthma Day on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. This annual event was originally organized in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) supported by USA based National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the World Asthma...
