Respiratory Issues
Guard Against COPD at Every Stage of Life
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For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing is often front of mind because it can be difficult, and it gets worse over time. There is no cure yet for COPD, but we provide these NHLBI recommended strategies to protect your lung health at every age.
Support for Caregivers Means Better Care for Loved Ones with COPD
Caring for someone with #COPD can be complicated. The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit, developed by @BreatheBetter & @RespHealth, includes information, advice, and tools to help care for someone with COPD.
Air Quality and Health: Breathe Easier by Being Air Aware
Understanding Air Quality’s Effect on Health: For decades, air quality has been a major public health and environmental concern. Millions of Americans encounter air pollution that can cause serious health issues.
How Do I Know I Have COPD?
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November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, but what is COPD, and how do I know if I have it? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a group of lung diseases: These lung diseases all make it difficult to breathe. The number one cause of COPD is cigarette smoking, but it can also…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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According to the CDC, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women and men in the U.S. Each year, over 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer and around 142,000 people die from the disease. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the…
