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2025-12-02T14:04:00+00:00

COLD AIR

When we exercise, we breath more rapidly. This rapid breathing means we move more air in and out of our lungs per unit time.

Cold Environment | Breathing Exercise | Treatment

Learn how quitting smoking improves lung health, lowers disease risks, and how Altoona specialists help you stay smoke-free.

2025-12-01T12:01:00+00:00

Discover five proven ways Altoona tobacco specialists can help you quit smoking and start your journey toward better lung he…

2025-11-28T10:20:00+00:00

One of the most common statements I make to patients is that “we were born to breath air” anything other than that can poten…

2025-11-25T13:22:00+00:00

Air breathing | What's wrong? | Category of Dusts

This time of year, when the flu and other virus infections attach our respiratory system, it is important that we are able t…

2025-11-21T16:24:00+00:00

respiratory system | respiratory bronchioles | blanket of mucous

A recent article in CHEST which is the monthly publication for the American College of Chest Physicians caught my eye becaus…

2025-11-21T15:13:00+00:00

CHEST | Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) | Daytime sleepiness

Raise your hand if you like a bologna sandwich.

2025-11-21T14:40:00+00:00

ultraprocesssed foods | major risk factor | lowest consumption group

When you are suffering from a chronic illness like COPD every breath matters and so does every bite.

2025-10-28T13:16:00+00:00

Food | Nutrition | Health

Learn how sarcoidosis affects the lungs, common symptoms, treatment options, and care from Altoona specialists.

2025-10-27T18:52:00+00:00

Sarcoidosis | how sarcoidosis affects the lungs | Symptoms of Sarcoidosis

Tobacco use kills more than 7 million people worldwide each year, including 1.3 million who die from the effects of exposure…

2025-10-21T14:51:00+00:00