by Jessica Schuman | Mar 5, 2018 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs
Asthma is a chronic, obstructive disease of the lungs and having it can increase the chances of higher severity and complications from the flu. Asthma does not make a child or adult more likely to get the flu but the infection can be more serious, even with...
by Marianne Drevna | Jan 16, 2018 | Education
The 2017-18 flu season is in full swing, and flu activity is currently widespread in most of the United States. Here are a few facts to keep in mind as you aim to stay healthy: The “stomach flu” and influenza are not the same thing. The flu is a lung disease that also...
by Carla Conrad | Aug 4, 2017 | Tuberculosis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated and made available a six booklet patient tuberculosis (TB) education series for healthcare providers to utilize with people who have TB disease, as well as those with latent tuberculosis...
by Carla Conrad | Jul 28, 2017 | Education
H7N9 is a subtype of influenza A viruses that is sometimes found in birds, but that does not usually affect humans. Many H7 viruses have circulated in poultry for centuries. However, beginning at the end of March 2013, China reported the first new cases of infections...
by Carla Conrad | Jul 5, 2017 | Sleep Apnea, Tips & Tricks
Most mornings, the question, “How did you sleep last night?” starts the conversation between my husband and me. When my kids were teenagers, I was constantly bugging them about how they slept—if only to find a reason for their irritability. I used to be a great...
