Category: Lung Conditions

Older people exercising

COPD and Exercise: How to Benefit from Staying Active

Engaging in regular physical activity may seem like a strange thing to do when chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make breathing difficult. With proper precautions, however, exercise can reduce symptoms and boost your quality of life.

Adult-Onset Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Did you know asthma can develop at any age? Learn the causes of adult-onset asthma, symptoms to look out for, when to see a pulmonologist and how the condition is treated.

Lung Transplants: Are You a Candidate?

Individuals living with COPD or other lung conditions have multiple treatment options. Lung transplants can change lives. Read on to learn more about the benefits.

Vaping and COPD

The Troubling Truth About COPD and Vaping

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking. Now, recent research suggests vaping, or e-cigarette use, may also be implicated in new or worsening COPD. Here’s what you need to know.

At Pulmonologist's office

Should You See a Pulmonologist?

If you often have trouble breathing, your primary care provider might refer you to a pulmonologist. What does that mean and how do they help? Here’s what you need to know.

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When to Visit Urgent Care for COPD

On a good day, COPD symptoms may be hardly noticeable and you can go about your daily routine without much thought to the disease. But you should take note when symptoms start to turn problematic and uncomfortable. Consider working with your provider to create an action plan for when and where to seek care—before COPD becomes a health emergency.

Quit Smoking

Why (and How) to Quit Smoking

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for nearly every medical condition. It’s even recognized as the most preventable cause of death. While smoking cigarettes, even for a short time, can cause detrimental effects on your health, quitting can benefit your health almost immediately.

Taking a Deep Breath

5 Tips for Healthy Lungs

It is important to take care of your lungs. Breathe deep and dive in to learn five ways you can keep your lungs fit and healthy.

kids vaping

Is Vaping Bad For Kids? Know The Risks

Have you wondered if vaping is bad for your kids? Often advertised as a safe alternative to smoking, health care professionals now recognize vaping as a dangerous trend. False advertising is responsible for a lot of the misinformation around vaping.

How are Allergies and Asthma Connected?

There’s a strong link between allergies and asthma. Understanding this connection reveals the importance of managing allergies to help control asthma.