Breathe California of Los Angeles County -

Enough energy is saved by recycling one aluminum can to run a TV set for three hours or to light one 100 watt bulb for 20 hours.

Julia — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:13:32 -0600

Recycling all of your home's waste newsprint, cardboard, glass,& metal reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 850 pounds a year!

Julia — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:12:12 -0600

Earthquakes can shake up dust and mold. Keep a protective mask with medications in your emergency kit.

Julia — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:18:21 -0600

COPD death rate in women has increased 200% in the last 30 years. More women die of COPD than men each year.

Julia — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:17:11 -0500

COPD is the # 4 killer in the US, and rates of COPD in women is on the rise

Julia — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:50:41 -0500

Average cancer risk due to air pollution 60% higher at Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach

Julia — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:43:58 -0500

60,000 worldwilde die prematurely each year due to pollution from global shipping.

Julia — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:14:28 -0500

What's a PSA? A PSA(Public Service Announcement) is like a commercial but provides info about an issue (like smoking or asthma)

Julia — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:38:13 -0500

Xeriscape conserves water by planting drought resistant plants. Planting shade trees can also help.

Julia — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:49:57 -0500

Generic Albuterol Asthma Inhalers no longer available in USA after Dec 31, 2008

Julia — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:03:34 -0500

Thanks! In 2006, California volunteers contributed 858 million hours of service —worth over $17.4 billion!

Julia — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:32:02 -0500

Secondhand smoke contributes to approximately 3,000 cases of lung cancer each year.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:38:22 -0600

Tobacco

'Sidestream smoke' comes from smouldering cigarettes and is the most harmful form of secondhand smoke.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:36:52 -0600

Tobacco

'Mainstream smoke' is tobacco smoke exhaled from a smoker's lungs and can be harmful.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:35:42 -0600

Tobacco

A 'peak flow meter' helps asthma patients prevent attacks and determine when to take medication.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:31:34 -0600

Asthma

Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, fatigue...can all be symptoms of asthma.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:29:37 -0600

Asthma

Drowsy during the day? Ask your doctor about Sleep Apnea, a disorder that causes sufferers to stop breathing during sleep.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:27:42 -0600

Asthma

Got Asthma? Quit Smoking! Studies show lung function can improve within weeks of quitting.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22:08 -0600

Tobacco

Breast-feeding, avoiding furry pets and steering clear of cigarettes may prevent development of respiratory allergy in infants.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:20:21 -0600

Asthma

Teens with asthma often suffer depression and anxiety as well. Ask your doctor for help.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:17:24 -0600

Asthma

Teens with asthma experiment with smoking as often as other teens despite increased health risks.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:13:39 -0600

Asthma

A written asthma action plan can help improve personal asthma control.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:09:48 -0600

Asthma

Allergies to cats can contribute to development of adult-onset asthma.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:55:22 -0600

Controversial lung cancer screening, spiral computed tomography (CT) scans, can save lives but test results can be inaccurate.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:50:24 -0600

Lung Cancer

Wheezing is a common symptom of asthma but "quiet" symptoms of asthma can include anxiety, unusual paleness or sweating.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:22:02 -0600

Asthma is 26% more common among African-American children than among Caucasian children.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:15:20 -0600

Asthma is 26% more common among African-American children than among Caucasian children.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:15:20 -0600

Asthma is on the rise among African-Americans, children, and women in the United States.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:13:39 -0600

Over 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their life.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:11:25 -0600

Experts estimate that 14 million school days are lost annually due to asthma.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:10:33 -0600

Experts estimate that 14 million school days are lost annually due to asthma.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:10:32 -0600

Over 30million Europeans suffer from asthma.

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:09:11 -0600

Second hand smoke kills more non-smokers in America, by causing cancer, lung and heart disease, than traffic accidents.

Julia — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:03:07 -0600

Reduce use of plastic bag litter - BYOB - bring your own bag!

Julia — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:46:18 -0600

Production of plastic bags requires vast amounts of oil and pollutants.

Julia — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:40:38 -0600

According to the EPA, over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in the U.S. each year.

Julia — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:38:26 -0600

Over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in the U.S. each year.

Julia — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:38:26 -0600

COPD includes several progressive lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe, including Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:30:33 -0600

People exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease (heart attack or stroke) by 25 to 30 percent.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:25:53 -0600

Exposure to secondhand smoke increases risk of lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:22:04 -0600

There is no cure for Asthma. Some people with asthma will stop having symptoms, but it can come back at any time.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:17:54 -0600

126 million Americans, including children, are exposed to secondhand smoke at home and/or work.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:12:17 -0600

An average of 36,000 people die each year from influenza (flu).

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:33:33 -0600

Asthma is the third-leading cause of hospitalization among children each year.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:30:49 -0600

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. die from emphysema annually.

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:59:36 -0600

Source: National Vital Statistics Report, 2001

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

Julia — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:45:51 -0600

Patients with COPD should consult a doctor before scheduling flu shot.

Julia — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:20:48 -0600

Over 3 million Americans (2 out of every, 1,000 residents) suffer from emphysema.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:41:02 -0500

COPD

More than half of the U.S. population (152 million people) lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:15:25 -0500

Clean Air

80-90% of all COPD is caused by smoking. Smokers are ten times more likely to die from COPD.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:11:36 -0500

COPD

1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States is the result of a tobacco-related illness.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:10:39 -0500

Tobacco

Smoking is responsible for 87% of all lung cancer cases and 30% of ALL cancer deaths.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:09:28 -0500

Tobacco

COPD is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:05:08 -0500

Healthy Lungs

Close to 4.5 million Californians suffer from asthma, including 14% of all children under 18.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:02:06 -0500

Source: California Department of Health Services

Asthma

Asthma is the number one chronic cause of school absenteeism each year.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:01:05 -0500

Asthma

More than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu complications each year.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:56:54 -0500

Healthy Lungs

Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions to airborne allergens such as pollen.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:25:31 -0500

Asthma

Allergies affect as many as 50 million Americans and is a leading cause of illness and disability in the United States.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:24:48 -0500

Living With Asthma Project

More than half of the U.S. population (152 million people) lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:14:14 -0500

More than half of the U.S. population (152 million people) lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Secondhand smoke, also known as Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) is a dangerous air pollutant.

Julia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:21:58 -0500

Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.

Julia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:20:20 -0500

Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs, leading to the destruction of healthy lung tissue.

Julia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:19:51 -0500

35 million Americans suffer from hay fever, or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis.

Julia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:19:15 -0500

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:54:05 -0500

Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) established the CENTER FOR HEALTHY LUNGS (CHL) in January 2005.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:32:48 -0500

BREATHE LA helped to introduce our nation's first Children's Breathing Rights Act, Senate Bill 1205 (Escutia).

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:31:41 -0500

Over 152 million Americans (half the United State's population) live in counties which have unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:24:53 -0500

Sports or exercise can trigger asthma symptoms. If you have asthma, be sure to carry your medication.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:09:28 -0500

Asthma

For adults, asthma is the fourth leading cause of work absenteeism.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:06:48 -0500

Asthma

Among children 5 to 17, asthma is the leading cause of school absence from illness.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:06:15 -0500

Living With Asthma Project

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children, affecting more than one child in 20.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:05:04 -0500

Research

Green is the new red white and blue. Go Green to show you care about your community and the world!

Julia — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:24:14 -0500

Los Angeles suffers from poor air quality, consistently topping the list for worst air quality in USA.

Julia — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:00:58 -0500

Progress continues in BREATHE LA efforts to provide a clean air future in Los Angeles.

You can help.

Become a BREATHE LA member!

The smog season begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31

Julia — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:55:42 -0500

If you have shortness of breath, a chronic cough, wheezing, emphysema or other trouble breathing, you might have COPD.

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:57:10 -0500

It's the number 4 cause of
death, but it can be treated.

Talk to your doctor about COPD.

Healthy Lungs

EVERY 10 SECONDS, SOMEONE DIES OF A TOBACCO - RELATED DISEASE.

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:49:33 -0500

Tobacco

The best way to prevent lung disease is to quit (or never start) smoking.

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:10:10 -0500

Lung Cancer

90% of all lung cancer deaths among women are related to smoking.

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:09:26 -0500

Tobacco

Lung Cancer Kills More Women Than Breast Cancer.

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:08:15 -0500

Tobacco

AIR POLLUTION CUTS SEMEN COUNT

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:30:57 -0500

BREATHE clean air â€“ make more babies. As simple as that? Perhaps. According to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives (Exposure to Environmental Ozone Alters Semen Quality, Vol. 114, No. 3. Mar., 2006), male infertility is affected by exposure to environmental toxicantsâ€¦aka air pollution.

Clean Air

Study Shows Air Pollution May Cause Higher Death Rates

webmaster — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:29:13 -0500

Researchers in Britain studied death rates in relation to air pollution among certain British electoral wards. The study found that people 30 years old and above living in more polluted areas had higher death rates then those living in less polluted areas. The researchers also discovered a link between deaths from respiratory diseases and pollution. However, because the researchers did not take medical histories into account, the study failed to show that any of these deaths were directly caused from air pollution.

Clean Air

Smoking one joint as bad as up to 5 cigarettes.

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:35:05 -0500

BREATHE LA Youth Advocacy

BREATHE LA 024U program empowers children to create a greener world.

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:27:24 -0500

Over two billion people (one-third of the world's total population) are infected with TB

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:15:21 -0500

and Los Angeles County has one of the highest rates of TB infection in the United States.

Trudeau Society

Secondhand smoke exposure causes at least 800,000 ear infection doctor visits each year.

webmaster — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:46:55 -0500

Tobacco

Chronic Cough Can Be Depressing

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:00:40 -0500

Based on studies of 100 patients with chronic cough, doctors at New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center found chronic cough to be accompanied by depression, and that treating chronic cough may help lift depression. In the study, patients repeated depression questionnaires after three months of treatment for chronic cough. They reported coughing less and scored lower on a measure of depression symptoms.

Healthy Lungs

Asthma is not an emotional illness.

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:18:21 -0500

While strong emotions can trigger asthma that is already present, and relaxation can help in an asthma flare-up; stressdoes not cause asthma.

Living With Asthma Project

Asthma is not contagious. (People don't "catch" asthma.)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:17:09 -0500

Asthma

Asthma causes air passages in the lungs to become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe.

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:04:49 -0500

Asthma