Americans’ Lung Health: The Poor Suffer Most

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The health of your lungs may have a lot to do with the size of your bank account, a new, large study indicates. The finding follows a six-decade look at lung disease risk among more than 215,000 American children and adults. In general, … Read more

You Have Fungi in Your Lungs, and That’s OK

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There’s more than one kind of fungus living among lung tissue, but people can breathe easy knowing these species are for the most part harmless, scientists say. It’s normal for people to have fungi in their lungs, and using drugs like inhaled steroids won’t … Read more

Better Breathing With a Harmonica

SOURCES: UpToDate: “Overview of pulmonary function testing in adults.” National Institutes of Health: “Usefulness of harmonica playing to improve outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Catawba Valley Health System: “Top 5 COPD Myths Debunked in Favor of Better Breathing.” COPD Foundation: “Breathing through Music: COPD360o Harmonicas for Health™.” Cleveland Clinic: “Pursed Lip Breathing.” … Read more