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A clear, science-based guide to breathing better Michael S. Alvarez, DO, MPH, FCCP When people think about lung health, they often think about inhalers, oxygen, or medications. While those treatments can be important, research shows that what you do every day matters just as much. How you breathe, how active you are, how you exercise, […]

By: Michael S. Alvarez, DO, MPH, FCCP Treatment Options If you have been told you have bronchiectasis, you may be wondering what it really means, what caused it, and what you can do about it. This chronic lung condition is not as widely recognized as asthma or COPD, but it is just as important to […]

We’ve all had a cough that lingers after a cold or flu, but what if it just doesn’t stop? We call it a chronic cough when it lasts longer than eight weeks, and while it may feel like just an annoyance, it can point to something happening underneath the surface. Let’s talk through the most […]

By: Michael S. Alvarez, DO, MPH, FCCP Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of people and remains one of the most common causes of breathing disorders worldwide. For decades, treatment has centered around inhalers, steroids, oxygen, and lifestyle changes. These remain essential, but now there are exciting new therapies that can target the disease […]