Infections & Pneumonia

30 Sep COPD and Cold Weather

Posted at 15:35h in Air Quality, Allergy, Better Breathing, Infections & Pneumonia, Travel 2 Comments

People with respiratory disorders, such as COPD and asthma, often find their symptoms are worse in cold weather. In fact,...

11 Feb Studies on Smoking and COVID-19

Posted at 14:04h in Better Breathing, COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia, Smoking Cessation 0 Comments

A recent article in the New York Times reported that as well as relapsing in our diet and exercise habits,...

28 Jan If You’re Offered a COVID-19 Vaccine, Should You Take It?

Posted at 14:01h in COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

by Harry Rossiter, PhD As you are all no doubt aware the FDA has given emergency use authorization (EUA) for two...

12 Nov Is Herd Immunity Realistic in Ending a Pandemic?

Posted at 10:29h in COVID-19, Infections & Pneumonia 0 Comments

A question on the minds of many as we approach the 1-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic is, how can...

29 Sep Why is Getting the Flu Shot Important This Fall?

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The 2020-21 flu vaccines are now available. Each year, the flu season varies in duration and severity, starting anytime in...

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