Smoking is an addiction. Tobacco products contain nicotine, a highly addictive chemical found naturally in tobacco plants. Nicotine addiction has two components: physical and psychological. Research suggests that children and teens may be especially sensitive to...
Every person living with asthma should have an asthma action plan. Asthma action plans are written documents developed by you and your health care provider, listing customized steps to prevent and handle an asthma episode. What's in an Asthma Action Plan? An asthma...
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness in people. Human coronaviruses are not new — they are common throughout the world and typically cause mild to moderate illnesses.
Asthma is a common lung disease in the United States, affecting more than 18 million adults and nearly 6.2 million children.
Two of the most important ways of managing your asthma are trigger avoidance and proper medication use.
Our school-based asthma management education programs are well-established and supported by research.
Respiratory Health Association has released its new Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook, a compendium of resources for parents, guardians, and other caregivers of children with asthma. This is a free resource for healthcare providers to support children and families with asthma.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were 110,000-230,000 flu hospitalizations in 2023. The flu shot can protect you, your family, neighbors, and community, and decrease severity of symptoms and lower hospitalization risk.
While typically regarded as a “men’s disease,” chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is steadily affecting more and more women each year.
Continuing your respiratory therapy is an important way to stay healthy. There are a number of ways you can continue your pulmonary rehab at home.