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Pulmonary Care

Take a Deep Breath: How to Use an Inhaler

October 25, 2023

4 Steps to Improve Your COPD

September 21, 2023

Don’t let your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) send you to the hospital. Learn how to manage your COPD symptoms with the help of your provider.

Nutrition for Lung Health and COPD

September 6, 2023

The foods we eat affect all aspects of our health, even lung health. An unhealthy diet can increase your symptoms if you have lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Eating the right balance of nutritious foods can help improve respiratory symptoms and benefit long-term lung health.

COPD and Exercise: How to Benefit from Staying Active

August 4, 2023

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

July 19, 2023

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.

The Troubling Truth About COPD and Vaping

March 20, 2023

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.

Should You See a Pulmonologist?

February 28, 2023

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.

When to Visit Urgent Care for COPD

January 30, 2023

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.

Why (and How) to Quit Smoking

January 10, 2023

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.

5 Tips for Healthy Lungs

December 15, 2022

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.

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