The Link Between Cleaning Products & Lung Health

Are our cleaning products harming our lungs? That’s what Force of Nature, the creators of a non-toxic cleaning system that makes an EPA-registered disinfectant, wanted to know. They reached out to our own Dr. Alexandre M. Furman to find out how cleaning products affect our lungs, especially those with chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, and COPD. Here’s what Dr. Furman had to say on this important issue and the simple steps you can take to protect your lungs and airways.
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What To Do (And What Not To Do!) For Lung Health This Winter

From picnics and barbecues to long, sunny days, there are a lot of things to miss about warm weather during the winter months – but happy, healthy lungs shouldn’t be one of them! If you feel like the cold winter air is harder on your lungs, you’re not alone. Cold air tends to be drier air, which is irritating to our respiratory system, especially for those who live with chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and COPD. Here are our top do’s and don’ts for keeping your lungs healthy this winter. 

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Fall Allergies

When we think of allergies, most of us think of the itchy eyes and sneezes that come with the appearance of pollen in the early spring. The fall season is a heavy allergy season as well, with about 75% of spring allergy sufferers finding they are experiencing symptoms again! Here are the top three Fall allergy triggers and how you can get help identifying, diagnosing and treating them. 

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