by Jessica Schuman | May 7, 2018 | Asthma
Exercise benefits our bodies by controlling weight, it helps us to fight certain health conditions and diseases, and it improves our energy and mood. But when you have asthma, exercise may seem impossible because while exercise is very beneficial to us, asthma that...
by Jeannie Simms BA, AE-C | Sep 15, 2017 | Allergies, Uncategorized
I was talking with a friend recently, who shared an interesting article he read regarding exercise-induced anaphylaxis. A man had a history of food allergies and was extremely careful not to eat certain foods. He had never experienced an anaphylaxis reaction until the...
by Marianne Drevna | Apr 2, 2015 | Asthma
If you’re running the Pittsburgh Marathon this year, stop by Breathe Pennsylvania’s table at the GNC Pittsburgh Marathon Expo on May 1-2, 2015 when you come to pick up your race packet. If you’re just there to mill around, come and say hello. We will be performing...
by Carla Conrad | Nov 7, 2014 | The Lungs
Increasing your lung capacity can make it easier to breathe, participate in rigorous activities and sports easier, and for your lungs use air more efficiently. There are many exercises of varying levels of difficulty that can increase your lung capacity. Here are some...
by Carla Conrad | Oct 8, 2014 | COPD, Managing Lung Disease, Tips & Tricks
Pursed lip breathing is a simple breathing technique to help control shortness of breath. It works by slowing your breathing pace, allowing each breath to work more effectively. How does this technique work? Get in a comfortable sitting position and relax your neck...
