by Carla Conrad | Apr 30, 2015 | The Lungs
Silicosis is a progressive lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust. Silica is a component of soil, sand, granite and other rocks. Silica dust is formed during activities such as mining, quarrying and sandblasting. There are three types of silicosis – simple...
by Carla Conrad | Dec 5, 2014 | Asthma
Asthma can happen to anyone, but there are some factors that make your risk of developing asthma much more likely: Gender In childhood, asthma is more frequently developed by boys than by girls. Some studies show this is linked to males having smaller airways in...
by Carla Conrad | Apr 9, 2014 | Asthma, Education, Tips & Tricks
When you think of air pollution, you probably image cities with smog or haze, but you might be surprised to know that the air inside your home or office can be just as polluted, if not more. This can be especially damaging to children, people with asthma and the...
