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Learn how to properly use a The Piko peak flow meter, which is a small, easy-to-use instrument that enables you or your child to measure lung function wherever you go....

Learn about using a Microlife Peak Flow & FEV1 Meter...

The asma-1 peak flow meter is a small, easy-to-use instrument that enables you or your child to measure lung function at home, at work, at school — wherever you go. The peak flow meter measures how fast a person can blow out air after a maximum inhalation....

Dr. Stacey Wall is a nurse practitioner who treats children with exercise tolerance, vocal cord dysfunction and other exercise-related breathing problems....

Do you have Beryllium disease questions? Get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about chronic beryllium disease here....

Dr. Eileen Wang, MD, MPH is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Wang is in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology....

Dr. Chafen Hart is a fellowship-trained pediatric sleep specialist who cares for children with sleep disorders....

See the cities ranked above and below average for living with asthma. Pollen, air quality, pets and smoking can all affect asthma and other respiratory conditions. ...

If you have diabetes and take Insulin this Test Facts will help you follow the clear liquid diet and control your blood sugar (glucose) levels....

If you have diabetes and take Insulin this Test Facts will help you fast and control your blood sugar (glucose) levels for the procedure your doctor suggested....

Learn about devices for the treatment of lung diseases, such as asthma....

Dr. David Griffith is a fellowship-trained pulmonologist who treats bronchiectasis, chronic respiratory infections, nontuberculous mycobacteria & tuberculosis....

View all the National Jewish Health Leach lab publications, dating back to 2020 on a wide variety of topics of study....

Nick Research Laboratory personnel roster consists of a principal investigator, lab researchers, assistant professors, and fellows....

Richard J. Martin, MD, is a Professor Emeritus at National Jewish Health. Dr. Martin served as Chair of the Department of Medicine July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2019. ...

National Jewish Health, a leader in the research, diagnosis and treatment of chronic beryllium disease, applauded a new federal rule that will reduce workplace exposures to the metal beryllium and increase medical surveillance in several industries. On January 9, 2017, the U.S. O...

Back-to-school means the return of germ swapping and a dramatic increase in serious asthma attacks, known as the September Epidemic. Nearly 25 percent of all children’s asthma hospitalizations happen in September. Here’s how you can avoid this epidemic....

Because children spend most of their day at school, it is important that school personnel understand your child’s school asthma action plan....

Dr. James Crapo is a pulmonologist who sees COPD patients in the COPDGene clinical research study....

Elizabeth Devon Smith, PhD, is a psychologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Smith is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine....

Read frequently asked questions about exercise-induced asthma....

A compilation of alternative therapies for treating Lung Disease, such as nasal wash and herbal supplements....

A brief summary of the devices frequently used for inhaling medications for respiratory afflictions like asthma inhalers and COPD inhalers...

List of the various long-term control medications frequently used for managing and treating chronic lung diseases such as asthma....

A list of quick-relief medications, such as anticholinergics and oral steroids, for asthma and other related lung diseases...

Overview of the interactions and complications when using medications for lung disease, including side-effects of steroids and long term asthma therapy....

Dr. Michael Salem is a fellowship-trained critical care surgeon who serves as the President and CEO....

Asthma is considered a chronic condition, which means it persists or lasts longer than three months. Chronic conditions need to be managed daily. Asthma treatments have advanced in the last few years, which when combined with the tools and tips below, can help you keep your asthm...

Childhood asthma symptoms can range from very mild to severe. Some kids with asthma have only occasional or episodic symptoms, and some have seasonal symptoms....

Dr. Tod Olin is a fellowship-trained pediatric pulmonologist who cares for children and adults with breathing problems during exercise....

Elizabeth Anne Regan, MD, PhD, is an physician researcher at National Jewish Health in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine....

Learn about treatment for exercise-induced asthma and ways to monitor this respiratory condition....

Learn about several tips to help parents of children with asthma prepare for the new school year....