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 health besides the...

The risks of smoking are often described from the perspective of the user: “It’s bad for you .” What does not get as much attention is what one smoking does to others. It’s far easier than many people realize to suffer from smoke-related medical issues without ever having smoked, all due to the poor choices of others. The CDC estimates a death toll to the tune of 2.5 million as a result of health complications related to secondhand smoke exposure. That’s 2.5 million people who made a safe...