Welcome to Breathe Pennsylvania
Are you impacted by lung disease, like COPD or asthma?
Or do you have questions about lung health? Then you’re in the right place!
At Breathe Pennsylvania, we’re all about breathing! Our goal is to empower you and your family members to breathe better and live healthier lives through lung health education and awareness. We offer pediatric and adult asthma education, COPD support and outreach, tuberculosis education, patient assistance, and smoking cessation programs throughout western Pennsylvania. All of our programs are independently monitored and measured to ensure they maximize lung health outcomes.
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What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways or breathing tubes caused by inflammation, swelling, constriction, and excess mucus production. As the airways narrow and become clogged, some symptoms of asthma may occur.
What Is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, more commonly known as COPD, is comprised of two main conditions emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people who have COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Breathe PA Events
Breathe Pennsylvania offers a variety of community-based education and prevention programs to residents of southwestern Pennsylvania. Your participation in these events helps support Breathe PA’s mission.
How Can We Help You?
Breathe Pennsylvania offers a variety of community-based education and prevention programs to residents of southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition to providing answers to your breathing related questions we provide monthly advice on the latest research and treatments that could help improve your breathing. You should expect to hear from a team member within 48 hours.
Stress Management and Lung Health
Managing stress effectively can significantly benefit your breathing and overall well-being. When stress becomes chronic, it may weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to infections. When stressed, hormones are...
Connecting the Dots Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
Sleep apnea, a familiar yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder, has been increasingly recognized as a risk for heart disease. One of the characteristics of this condition is pauses in breathing during...
COPD and Common Viruses: Understanding the Link
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a debilitating respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This condition is characterized by its chronic nature and airflow obstruction in the lungs....
Upcoming Discontinuation of Popular Flovent Inhalers in January 2024: What You Need to Know
The popular Flovent inhalers, Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, are set to be discontinued in January 2024. Pharmaceutical companies often modify their product lineups in response to market demands, medical advancements,...
Traveling with Oxygen
According to the American Thoracic Society, an estimated 1.5 million adults in the United States use supplemental oxygen to live longer and improve their quality of life. Many oxygen users are...
Supporting Children with Asthma Recovering from RSV: Tips and Treatment Approaches
If your child has asthma, you may be worried about how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can affect their health. RSV is a virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most people...
Asthma and RSV: How to Minimize Triggers and Reduce Exacerbations
As an individual with asthma, it is important to avoid triggers that can cause an asthma attack. But did you know that respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can...
Back to School with Asthma | Have An Asthma Action Plan
The time has come, and kids are heading back to school. At the top of your list of “must-dos” should be how to prepare for another successful school year by supporting...