The Benefits of In-person Medical Care

South Philly Fire Presents Problems for Those with Asthma and COPD

Third mRNA COVID-19 Booster Shot Vaccination for Immunocompromised Individuals

Coronavirus vs Asthma: How to Tell The Difference?

How to tell if your cough and chest symptoms are asthma or coronavirus?

Black Box Warning Removed From Asthma Medications

Patients taking Breo, Advair, Symbicort, Dulera & AirDuo Can Breathe Easier

Play with the Pros: Sports Asthma

Do you have Sports Asthma? Exercise-Induced Asthma? Vigorous exercise is one of the most common causes of asthma that affects athletes of all ages.

Ready-Set-Go: Travel Tips for Allergies & Asthma

While some detours can add to the fun, flare ups in allergies, asthma, and sinus problems are not. The Asthma Center has created the following checklists to help you and your family enjoy healthy and safe outings, travel, and vacations!

Tales from the Microscope: Unusual Mold Alert

“I see a few of these every day, but today’s aspergillus-penicillium is unusual which may be related to increased humidity in our region.” That’s the word from Dr. Dvorin after counting today’s air sample. Typically, aspergillus-penicillium counts are under 100 mold spores per cubic meter of air/24 period. Today, aspergillus-penicillium counts are over 1400 mold spores per cubic meter of air/24 period. Exposure to mold spores can also provoke flares of asthma. Chronic sinusitis is also sometimes related to mold spore exposure. Other less common reactions to mold spores include allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS.) The Asthma Center specialists have tremendous experience in evaluating and treating mold allergy including ABPA and AFS.

Bummer-Free Summer: See an Allergist, Make a Plan

While many camps are equipped with action plans and a staff who are trained to accommodate children with asthma and allergies, it’s important to understand how these plans relate specifically to your child’s needs. How prepared is your child for a safe and fun experience at summer camp?

Smokers Beware: New Study Supports Lung Screening

macular degeneration. To further our understanding of smoking related lung disease, a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM May 12, 2016) found that 50% of so-called “healthy” smokers and ex-smokers (those with normal lung function by breathing tests) in fact have frequent lower tract respiratory exacerbation, activity limitations, and evidence of airways disease on lung CT. It is unclear if and when these individuals transition into conventionally defined COPD and how to treat these individuals.