by Brittany Zuckerman | Oct 2, 2024 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
At the start of each school year we are consumed with medical paperwork – physical forms, immunization forms, medication forms and emergency contact forms. You may be wondering why they’re important. Working directly with school nurses as an asthma educator, I...
by Brittany Zuckerman | Sep 18, 2024 | Asthma, Managing Lung Disease
At the top of your list of must dos for another successful school year should be preparing support for the management of your child’s asthma. The whole process is much easier if the roles and responsibilities are defined for your asthma doctor, the school nurse,...
by Brittany Zuckerman | Sep 11, 2024 | Asthma, Education, Managing Lung Disease
Your last year of high school is a mixture of joy, anticipation, and even a little anxiety for both your parents and yourself about the future. HealthyLungs can help high school students explore what to consider as you start this important transition from high...
Is it Normal to Have Asthma Issues after a Meal?
by Brittany Zuckerman | Jun 11, 2024 | Asthma
Last week in our “Ask the Expert” post, a Facebook fan asked the question “Is it normal to have asthma issues after a meal?” Here’s what our Clinical Director, Marianne Drevna, had to say: That’s a really good question and not one that I hear often. My best guess is...
Is asthma keeping you from running a marathon?
by Marianne Drevna | Apr 2, 2024 | Asthma
If you’re running the Pittsburgh Marathon this year, stop by HealthyLungs table at the GNC Pittsburgh Marathon Expo on May 1-2, 2015 when you come to pick up your race packet. If you’re just there to mill around, come and say hello. We will be performing...
Is Your Child’s Asthma Under Control?
by Marianne Drevna | Mar 26, 2024 | Asthma, Programs & Services
Are you struggling to manage or understand your child’s asthma? If either of these sound like you, HealthyLungs can help. We can meet with you and your child to discuss: The basics of asthma, including triggers and symptoms Medications and tools to help better...
