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Understanding COPD

WEBThese infections occur because damaged lungs are not good at getting rid of mucus buildup. The most common cause of COPD is smoking. Other causes include exposure …

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Six Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthy

WEBHere are a few ways you can protect your lungs: Talk to your doctor about any changes in your lung health or symptoms like coughing or difficulty breathing. Ask …

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You Can Do Pulmonary Rehab at Home

WEBThere are a number of ways you can continue your pulmonary rehab at home. We put together a number of resources to keep you moving in your own home. We …

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RHA's Asthma Programs

WEBRHA is dedicated to improving asthma management among children and their adult caregivers. Our school-based asthma management education programs are well …

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Living with Asthma

WEBEveryone with asthma should have access to quick-relief medication delivered with a metered-dose inhaler. Your quick-relief medication is used to treat asthma symptoms …

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Clean Air Protects Lung Health

WEBClean air is critical to protecting lung health. While air pollution is bad for anyone to breathe, it is especially dangerous for people living with asthma, COPD, and …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

WEBPulmonary rehabilitation is a great way for a person with COPD to learn how to better manage symptoms. Pulmonary rehabilitation helps control the impact of COPD through …

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RHA– Dedicated to Community Lung Health Since 1906

WEBRespiratory Health Association has been a local public health leader since 1906. Today, the association addresses asthma, COPD, COVID-19, lung cancer, tobacco control, and …

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Understanding Air Pollution

WEBBreathing in air pollutants can irritate your airways and may cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, asthma episodes and chest pain. Exposure to air pollution puts you …

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COVID-19 What You Should Know

WEBCOVID-19 Vaccine. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine, if you are able, is the best way to protect yourself and people around you. Vaccines have been shown to substantially decrease …

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Asthma Action Plans

WEBAn asthma action plan should include: Instructions for appropriate use of asthma medications. What actions to take when you are (or your child is) having symptoms of …

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Coronavirus and COPD: What You Should Know

WEB3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. This is good advice all year round. Once contaminated, your hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. 4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands. 5.

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Health Benefits of Quitting

WEBHere’s a quick timeline of all the main health benefits your body will experience when you quit smoking. 20 minutes. Blood pressure and pulse drop to normal. Hands and feel start …

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