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Air pollution ages our lungs by 2 YEARS!!
Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) can age our lungs by up to 2 years. That’s according to a study just published in the European Respiratory Journal. More than 300,000 people were monitored for the purposes...
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the name given to a group of diseases that affects lung function and air flow. Symptoms of COPD often develop slowly, starting with breathlessness, wheezing and chest tightness. A COPD diagnosis is serious...
It’s time to raise awareness on COPD
This month is National COPD Awareness Month. COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the name given to a group of diseases that affects lung function and air flow. Symptoms of COPD often develop slowly, starting with breathlessness, wheezing and...
What we eat can help improve COPD
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) encompasses a range of respiratory diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often a result of smoking, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, a chronic cough, excess mucus, weight loss, frequent respiratory infections,...
Team Austin Pairs with the American Lung Association to “Fight for Air”
Austin Air was proud to participate in the 2015 Fight for Air Climb to benefit the American Lung Association.
Beetroot Juice May Help COPD Sufferers Exercise Longer
A recent study has shown that drinking beetroot juice, rich with dietary nitrate, prior to exercising can help COPD sufferers exercise for longer and lower their blood pressure.
Polar Vortex and Respiratory Triggers
While some healthy individuals are not as affected by the coldest air of the season, those who are vulnerable or have pre-existing respiratory conditions should take precautions to ensure their personal health safety.
Welcome back to our series for National COPD Awareness Month. Today we’re going to take a deeper look at what COPD is and discuss a key method for preventing it. As previously discussed, COPD sufferers regularly experience wheezing, coughing, and...
As part of our November series helping to promote COPD Awareness Month, this article takes a look at what to do post-diagnosis. So you or someone you love has been diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and formal treatment...