by Lung Health | Oct 5, 2019
Lung Health Institute requires all patients to be smoke-free for 30 days or to take a smoking cessation course for a minimum of 2 weeks before they receive cellular therapy. We adhere to this policy because smoking’s dangerous effects on the body can interfere with... 
by Lung Health | Sep 28, 2019
When you quit smoking, your body begins to heal itself within minutes. Just 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your blood pressure and heart rate drop. Quitting smoking decreases inflammation, boosts the immune system and lowers your risk for conditions like heart... 
by Lung Health | Jul 21, 2019
Smoking is one of the leading causes of chronic lung diseases. People who are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions are often current or former smokers. According to a report by the National Institutes of Health... 
by Lung Health Institute | Jun 10, 2019
The use of e-cigarettes and “vaping” has emerged as a growing but controversial trend — as many have begun to question whether e-cigarettes are truly a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes and if enough research has been conducted to truly understand their... 
by Lung Health | Apr 29, 2019
One of the big advantages e-cigarettes are said to have over tobacco products is they’re supposed to make it easier and safer for people to quit smoking. However, many e-cigarette companies are owned by companies that also make tobacco products, so you may want to... 
by Lung Health | Apr 2, 2019
At Lung Health Institute, we want to help as many patients as possible make changes to their daily lives to support their lung health. We understand that tobacco and nicotine are major contributors to chronic lung disease. We also understand it’s very difficult to... 
by Lung Health | Mar 21, 2019
There’s a common perception among many smokers that the lungs will not heal at all once they stop smoking. While your lungs will never be as healthy as they were before you started smoking, healing may take place in some respiratory tissue long-term, and you may also... 
by Lung Health | Mar 20, 2019
Quitting smoking is an excellent goal, but it’s not always easy to do. The difficulties you face when trying to quit may make you wish you could quit smoking more rapidly, and in fact, there are some tips that may help you do just that. 3 Tips that May Help You Quit... 
by Lung Health | Mar 19, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of smokers has fallen in recent years, but there are still more than 38 million Americans who smoked in 2018. If you’re among this number, you may be looking for a way to quit smoking, and finding... 
by Lung Health | Mar 12, 2019
When a doctor diagnoses a patient with chronic lung disease, they’re often told their lungs are compromised. However, many patients may not understand precisely what this means. What Does It Mean If You’re Told You Have Compromised Lungs? At Lung Health Institute, our... 
by Lung Health | Mar 9, 2019
With the ever-growing risk of chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), more and more people are asking the question, “How do you improve your lung health?” Our health care team at Lung Health Institute wants to offer you 2 tips that may... 
by Lung Health | Oct 31, 2018
Emphysema is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath. Emphysema grows worse over time, causing more symptoms and eventually leading to respiratory failure or heart failure. Treatment for emphysema can help slow its... 
by Lung Health | Oct 31, 2018
Many people who suffer from shortness of breath caused by irritation in the lungs are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also known as COPD, this condition grows worse over time and can lead to respiratory failure and heart failure. Because COPD can... 
by Lung Health | Oct 31, 2018
Being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be scary because the disease has no cure and grows worse over time. It’s important to not lose hope though, because even with COPD, you can live a good quality life. Medical treatments can help you... 
by Lung Health | May 23, 2018
Ask anyone who has quit or tried to quit smoking, and they will tell you it’s one of the hardest things they have ever had to do. The addiction to cigarettes is strong and is able to overpower our knowledge of the negative consequences these small things have on our...