Don't Smoke
Avoid Lung Hazards Reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke & outdoor air pollution, Indoors, check your home for "allergens, Dust Mites, and other irritants that you can control
Recognize the warning signs of "lung cancer" Chronic cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing blood, chronic fatique and chronic mucus production "are not normal". If
you recognize any of these symptoms "see your doctor".
Know the symptoms of asthma especially wheezing and chronic or nighttime cough.
Test Your Home For Radon This colorless, odorless gas is the second (2nd) leading cause of lung cancer, and it can be controlled.
Create An Asthma Action Plan If your child has asthma, help educate his/her school administrators, babysitters and others about medications, activities and warning signs. The LungAssociation can provide effective materials and programs.
Ask your doctor about Flu or Pneumonia shot The shots are helpful for those over 50 or have chronic diseases. Flu Shots are safe for people with asthma.
Start Small and early Teach your children about the pain and life shortening that smoking can cause. Hopefully, your teaching will stop them from ever smoking. For more on "Why YouShould Stop Smoking" Click Here
Encourage Exercise eating right and keeping your home free of respiratory irritants.
Source: American Lung Association
Launched: 3/07/2K
Set Up As Seperate Page 3/07/2000