For Future Lungs NY

It’s a blessing that the field of medicine is highlighting preventative care rather than letting diseases become critical or, in some cases, terminal. Even so there are advancements being made on the treatment end as well. In spite of this acknowledgement, there is only so much that medical staff can do without the support of enforced policies ensuring regulatory measures such as laws and restrictions on accessibility. Policies such as restrictions on smoking and access to in

What is an article on a sleeping disorder doing on a platform dedicated to lung health? It turns out there’s plenty of overlap. Respiratory health is impacted by many factors. Some, like smoking, are in our control. Others, like our pre-existing respiratory conditions, may not be. Despite this, it’s just as worthwhile to identify and then keep these conditions in check. This article intends to acknowledge that there are other dangers to keep in mind in regard to respiratory h

Cigarette smoking has declined in the United States, but nicotine use among young people has not disappeared. Instead, it has shifted into newer forms, especially through vaping and e-cigarette products. This shift is concerning because vaping is often perceived as a lower-risk alternative to smoking, despite the presence of nicotine in many products and growing evidence of possible health consequences. The NYC Department of Health has reported that vaping is over three times

Whether in private life or public life, and regardless of profession, everyone should have practical, life-saving skills such as CPR and first aid. Many people pursue certification courses, now available to the general public through organizations such as the American Red Cross, to strengthen these skills. Among these skills, naloxone administration is especially important. In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 217 people die each day from opioid overdoses, which it ha

Many teens truly don’t understand the implications of addiction. It is common for them to think nicotine is only dangerous because it's a gateway to cigarettes or lung problems. However, the issues aren’t confined to just that. Nicotine affects brain development and causes addiction to happen faster than expected. They use phrases such as “it’s just nicotine” or “it’s not that bad since it’s not a cigarette”, especially with the seemingly harmless fruit-flavored marketing sch