Center for Better Breathing at IHDPS

31/05/2021

A big thank you to all have served.

10/05/2021

Repost

Check out www.asthmacapitals.com to see where your city is ranked!

06/05/2021

Thank you to all the nurses!

02/04/2021

Repost .foundation :

“Have you wondered if pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) can help you? PR is a commonly used tool for people living with COPD. In addition to the benefits of exercise, participants learn about breathing techniques, nutrition, oxygen, and so much more!

Talk to your health care provider to see if PR is right for you. Learn more by visiting our website (link in bio), select “Learn More” and then “Pulmonary Rehabilitation.”’

08/03/2021

Today and everyday, we honor all the contributions women make daily to our world. This year, we want to take the time to thank all the women on the frontlines in healthcare for continuing to dedicate so much to helping others.

19/02/2021

Recruitment for our Asthma and Instagram study is still going. If you’re interested in participating, click the link in our bio to learn more.

06/01/2021

Did you know that approximately 16.4 million adults have been diagnosed with COPD? COPD is a long term disease but it can be managed. If you have COPD make sure to talk with your physician on how to manage and treat the disease.

04/01/2021

Wishing you all a happy 2021!

23/12/2020

Some important information on oral corticosteroids overexposure and what that can mean for your health.

While oral corticosteroids (OCS) are important and affordable medicines to treat asthma flares, they can also have serious short- and long-term health risks. Because of this, they should only be used for daily control of asthma as a last resort. OCS should not be confused with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) delivered by an inhaler, which are often used to treat asthma. Learn more about the risks of OCS: https://bit.ly/32zWQdI

04/12/2020

Holiday season is here! Make sure you avoid common triggers associated with holiday season by checking out this resource from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Decking the halls this weekend? Take precautions to remove dust and mold from live Christmas trees and stored decorations. More tips to reduce your holiday stress and avoid asthma triggers: https://community.aafa.org/blog/reduce-your-holiday-stress-with-these-asthma-control-tips

01/12/2020

Did you know that more than 16 million people in the USA have been diagnosed with COPD? Learn more about COPD, its symptoms and treatments below.