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10+ Asthma Triggers to Avoid

Mar 6, 2019 · Holly Strawbridge · Lung Health

People with asthma may suffer an asthma attack if they are exposed to certain triggers, which tend to vary from person to person. The following are the most common culprits. 1. Pollen Outdoor allergens include pollen and mold. Allergy season, when pollen counts are highest, varies depending on where you … Read More

Is Vaping Bad for You? A Look at Vaping vs. Smoking

Feb 5, 2019 · UHN Staff · Lung Health

My husband has been on and off cigarettes for as long as I’ve known him. He recently turned to vaping to try to kick the habit. While the smell of strawberry candy and chai tea is certainly more appealing than that of cigarettes, I had some serious doubts about the … Read More

What Is Chronic Bronchitis?

Jan 25, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Lung Health

Chronic bronchitis is one contributing factor to COPD signs and symptoms, but it also has its own distinct place on the lung diseases list. In order to properly answer the question, "What is chronic bronchitis?" it’s useful to know some basic facts about our lungs. Inside the lungs, there is … Read More

Cystic Fibrosis: Understanding a Genetic Respiratory Disease

Dec 9, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Lung Health

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic or inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects approximately 30,000 Americans, leading to chronic health problems and premature death. Advances in treatment, however, have dramatically improved outcomes in the past 20 years. In people with cystic fibrosis, or CF, the mucus produced … Read More

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COPD Signs and Symptoms: How to Find Help

Nov 14, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Lung Health

Those at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may wonder, "Is COPD fatal?" While there is no cure, it’s important to keep in mind that when you're dealing with COPD signs and symptoms, various treatment approaches can help you avoid complications. Some strategies are as straightforward as getting immunized against … Read More

What Is Asthma and How Is It Treated?

Sep 25, 2018 · Jay Roland · Lung Health

Asthma is often thought of as a disease of childhood, but it can affect anyone at any age. In fact, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that about 25 million Americans—including 7 million children—have asthma. It’s a condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed. Your airways … Read More

Pneumonia: What You Need to Know

Sep 21, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Lung Health

With a brutal cold and flu season fresh in our minds, there’s increased attention and awareness on preventing and treating pneumonia, which can affect both children and adults with immune systems already weakened by viral infection. People with chronic health conditions or those who have undergone recent surgeries or lengthy … Read More

COPD Prognosis: What to Do When It Worsens

Sep 10, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Lung Health

One of the lung problem symptoms people in the last stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience, according to the standard COPD GOLD classification, is a low level of oxygen in their blood. This condition is called hypoxemia, and can cause increased difficulty breathing, and further impair the ability … Read More

What Does COPD Stand For?

Jun 21, 2018 · Jay Roland · Lung Health

When former First Lady Barbara Bush died at 92 on April 17, 2018, reports circulated that she suffered from COPD. But what exactly is the ailment, and what does COPD stand for? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a debilitating respiratory condition for which there isn't a cure. It results in … Read More

GOLD COPD Guidelines for Lung Disease Treatment

Apr 3, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Lung Health

One of the missions of GOLD COPD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) involves the stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Before diagnosis, a doctor may suspect COPD in anyone with a history of smoking or exposure to environmental irritants. Characteristic lung problem symptoms that accompany COPD include chronic … Read More

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