Everyone, from occasional smokers to those who have developed lung and heart disease, can benefit when they quit smoking. While cigarette smoking is probably the most researched form of tobacco use – with links to cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer and many other medical conditions now well-established – there…
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A good night’s sleep is essential to function well and go through your day, accomplishing all that you’ve planned. But when a nighttime cough keeps you up, not only do you feel exhausted with the strain and pain, the lack of sleep drains your energy and makes the day that…
“Tis the season for allergies where I live and respiratory disorders are quite routine. Our doctor’s clinic is filled with asthma patients of all age groups. If one is looking at the big picture, ideally every asthma attack is an emergency. But many patients who have suffered from asthma for…
My heart aches each time my son coughs from the dust and pollen in the air, which is almost all the time. Allergies are painful to live with. Asthma? Even worse. I lost my Mother to lung fibrosis. October is Healthy Lung Month and I’d like to share a few tips on…
October is Lung Health Month. Here’s a look at: How our lungs work Maintaining lung health How to recognize the signs of lung disease Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? It follows that lung health is critical if we want to breathe easy. Our respiratory system, which includes…
Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? D’uh. It follows that lung health is critical if we want to breathe easy. Our respiratory system, which includes our nose, throat, windpipe and lungs, helps us bring air into our body when we breathe. The oxygen from the air from each…
Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? D’uh. It follows that lung health is critical if we want to breathe easy. Our respiratory system, which includes our nose, throat, windpipe and lungs, helps us bring air into our body when we breathe. The oxygen from the air from each…