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Lung Health & Diseases American Lung Association

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Breathing Exercises American Lung Association

WEBOut with the old, stale air and in with new fresh air. That's the theme of the two most useful breathing exercises—pursed lip breathing and belly breathing—taught by pulmonary rehabilitation specialists to …

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Wellness and the Lungs American Lung Association

WEB2. Get Moving. Regular physical activity is not just for your waistline. Exercise can strengthen your heart and lungs, and reduce the risk of serious illness, including heart …

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Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis American Lung …

WEBThe signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Cough, which may produce greenish, yellow or even bloody mucus. Fever, sweating and shaking chills. Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow …

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Emphysema American Lung Association

WEBEmphysema is one of the diseases that comprises COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Emphysema develops over time and involves the gradual damage of lung …

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Managing Asthma American Lung Association

WEBStep 2: Create an Asthma Management Plan. Learn how to develop a plan with your healthcare provider that includes key information on managing your asthma. Step 3: Assess and Monitor Your Control. …

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Living with COPD American Lung Association

WEBLiving with COPD. Get tools to help better manage your COPD and enhance your quality of life. There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed and treated by working with your healthcare team to …

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Early Warning Signs of COPD American Lung Association

WEBThis publication was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a …

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Oxygen and Pulmonary Fibrosis American Lung Association

WEBOxygen and Pulmonary Fibrosis. When you use oxygen as a medical treatment, it is called oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen. Most pulmonary fibrosis …

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Nutrition for Lung Cancer Patients American Lung Association

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Health Effects of Smoking and Tobacco Products

WEBSmoking-related illness in the U.S. costs more than $600 billion a year, including over $241 billion in direct medical care for adults and $184 billion in lost …

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Ozone American Lung Association

WEBOzone. Ozone (also called smog) is one of the most dangerous and widespread pollutants in the U.S. It may be hard to imagine that pollution could be …

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Facts About Hookah American Lung Association

WEBHookah smoking is linked to many of the same adverse health effects as cigarette smoking, such as lung, bladder and oral cancers and heart disease.1, 26. Long …

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Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home

WEBStep 1: Check Your Supply. Wash your hands. Pressurize your compressed oxygen tank or turn on your portable oxygen concentrator (POC). Follow the instructions from your …

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Kornacki Family: Turning Lung Disease Diagnosis into Opportunity …

WEBAnne’s husband, Steve, Sr., wanted to raise public awareness and funds in support of lung health research by participating in the American Lung Association’s Trek …

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Health Impact of Pollution State of the Air

WEBHealth Impact of Air Pollution. Years of scientific research have clearly established that particle pollution and ozone are a threat to human health at every stage of life, …

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Essential Oils: More Harmful Than Helpful

WEBScientific research on the efficacy and safety of essential oils for specific health conditions is limited and more evidence is needed. Some research even shows …

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How Can Oxygen Help Me

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