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How Does American Air Quality Fare in 2012?
The American Lung Association (ALA) has released their State of the Air for 2012. Is the city you live in one of the best or worst when it comes to air pollution?
What Does the Future Hold for COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a lifelong disease with serious health and financial complications. Luckily, there is hope in new treatments for COPD .
Galen Rupp: The Athlete and Allergy Sufferer
“Asthma and allergies don't have to stop you from doing great things,” says United States Olympian Galen Rupp . Rupp should know as he's been battling asthma and allergies his whole life.
Warm Winter Means Allergy Season is Here
This warm winter weather is something to sneeze at. Because of the warm weather, many trees are pollinating early meaning the start of allergy season has come sooner than expected.
Adding Up the Cost of Asthma
Across America, asthma is on the rise. With more asthma cases than ever, it is important to understand the cost of asthma and what you can do about it.
COPD - The Blue-Collar Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder ( COPD ) affects nearly 12 million Americans, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute ( NHLBI ), but there is still much to know about the disease. With COPD rates on the rise, the need to understand COPD is greater than ever.
'Tis the Season for Allergies
It's the holidays and that means lots of families, food and cheer. It can also be a stressful time for people with allergies. Decorations, food, pets and even trees can trigger allergies, asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
COPD: Not Just a Smoker's Disease
"I stopped smoking years ago, but a lung-function test…showed that I had COPD," says actor and comedian Robert Klein. And that's the reality of smoking: every cigarette damages your lungs a little more and raises your risk of COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Ozone and your lungs
Before you step outside on a sunny day for a run, think about taking precautions for your health. Sure, you stretched, but did you check the day's ozone level?
Fires Flare Up Asthma and COPD Attacks
The summer of 2011 is one for the record books. This hottest and driest summer in recent memory has led to many forest and home fires. These fires can lead to more asthma attacks and worsen respiratory conditions in those most sensitive in the population.