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Health & Prevention

Information on health and prevention for Pulmonary and Respiratory Care patients.

More than 35 million Americas suffer from chronic lung diseases, the third-leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease and cancer. And the number of deaths from lung disease are increasing while death rates from heart disease and cancer are declining. 

Our pulmonary doctors, respiratory therapists and other health professionals will educate you about steps you can take to lessen the effects of respiratory diseases and disorders, including:

  • Not smoking
  • Getting plenty of exercise
  • Avoiding allergen triggers