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2026-03-19T09:50:00+00:00

Struggling With Poor Air Quality? How It’s Impacting Your Lung Health

Discover how poor air quality affects lung health, who’s at risk, and how Altoona Lung Specialists can help protect your bre…

Asthma | COPD | Lung Disease

2026-03-17T16:38:00+00:00

Vape | safe alternative | tobacco

Physical activity in patients with severe lung disease is known to be much less than that found in patients without this dis…

2026-03-10T13:24:00+00:00

Physical activity | COPD | Men and Women

The most common thought of disease associated with cognitive decline is Alzheimer’s Disease.

2026-03-03T13:48:00+00:00

Obstructive sleep apnea | Cognitive Decline | Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn common causes of shortness of breath and when to see a specialist. Expert diagnosis and treatment available at Altoona…

2026-02-26T05:37:00+00:00

Shortness Of Breath | COPD | Pulmonologist Near Me

If you have a connective tissue disease, discuss the possibility of lung disease with your doctor.

2026-02-24T12:50:00+00:00

new and improved | autoimmune disease | connective tissue disease

Learn how a sleep study diagnoses sleep apnea and improves rest. Discover testing and treatment options at Altoona Lung Spec…

2026-02-24T11:51:00+00:00

Sleep Apnea | Sleep Disorder Evaluation | Home Sleep Apnea Test

Learn how mucous plugs impact lung health, their link to genetic disorders, and treatments for COPD-like symptoms in non-smo…

2026-02-17T14:52:00+00:00

CT scans | lung disease | mucous production

A safe oxygen level is determined in part by what technique is used to test you.

2026-02-11T13:58:00+00:00

safe oxygen level | pulse oximeter | blood gas technique

Learn why shortness of breath in COPD isn't always due to low oxygen levels. Discover the role of muscle strength, air trapp…

2026-02-03T14:33:00+00:00

Oxygen Level | Shortness of Breath | COPD