Breathe California of Los Angeles County -

Breathe California of Los Angeles County is BREATHE LA

Julia — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:58:37 -0600

Our mission is to promote clean air and healthy lungs through
education, research and technology.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take
but by the moments that take our breath away."

BREATHE LA serves the unique needs of Los Angeles with a passionate dedication to clean air and lung health.

Interactive Asthma Game for Children

webmaster — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:46:11 -0600

Wouldn't it be great if the children you serve who have asthma could learn to better manage their condition while having fun playing an interactive video game? We developed Quest for the Code as an interactive resource to help kids do just that, and the game is now available online for the first time! Featuring some of their favorite celebrities as asthma-villains, Quest for the Code will help kids and teens find out more about:

Asthma

Current Research at Center for Healthy Lungs

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:36:32 -0500

BREATHE LA Center for Healthy Lungs funds research designed to identify interventions that improve quality of life for those suffering with lung disease. Funding is also targeted for research that promotes clean air and develops technology.

2006 -2007 Center for Healthy Lungs research funding

The first award of Center for Healthy Lungs research funding was made in 2007 to Arnold Platzker, MD, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, for his research titled "Childhood Asthma, Inflammatory Markers and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure"

COPD

Pollen Alert

Julia — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:56:52 -0500

Asthma can be triggered by high levels of pollen. With warmer temperatures, pollen blooms earlier each year. Click on the link to learn more about pollen that could have an effect on your lung health.

Asthma

National Institutes of Health Asthma Info Pages

Julia — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:24:39 -0500

Study Links Air Pollution to Blood Clots

Julia — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:18:20 -0500

A Harvard School of Public Health Study determined that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution may increase risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs.

Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study said, "Several studies in animal models and in humans have shown that particulate matter, inhaled into the lungs, causes inflammation in the lungs."

Asthma Resource: PediPress

msmith — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:13:52 -0500

Pedipress is the nation’s leading publisher of asthma education materials for patients and professionals. Our practical books and diaries have been recognized as the best in the nation for 25 years.

When guided by a competent physician, knowledgeable patients can use Pedipress materials to manage most asthma problems at home.

Pedipress books and diaries:

BREATHE CALIFORNIA VEGETATION STUDY

Julia — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:31:19 -0500

Study: Some Trees Effective as Air Filters, Can Cut Health Risk From Vehicle Emission Particles

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2008

CRAZY FOR CLEAN AIR

Julia — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:18:43 -0500

BREATHE LA staff took the leap with Charity Skydive team members on April 26th.

Julia Robinson Shimizu, Director of Marketing and
Lizzy Beach, Special Events Coordinator, both jumped in the BREATHE LA Charity Skydive.

BREATHE LA Coupon for BodyWorlds at CA Science Museum

Julia — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:42:25 -0500

Print this coupon for discounted admission to the fascinating, controversial exhibition at California Science Museum.

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