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...

Kids with Asthma and the Cold Weather

Is it safe for children with asthma to participate in outdoor recess during the cold winter months? Most of the time the answer, thankfully, is yes! Children need exercise and play to stay healthy, mentally and physically, but extra precautions should be taken to...

Quitting During the Holidays

Congratulations on quitting tobacco! Whether you have been smoke-free or chew-free for days, weeks, months, or years, the holiday season can jeopardize your success. The stress of the season is enough to have a former smoker return to their old habits, but below are...