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September 16, 2019 Lungs

Two new cases of lung disease linked to vaping in Washington

Washington health officials confirm two new cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping. Both are in Spokane County.

September 11, 2019 Lungs

First case of vaping-related lung illness confirmed in King County

The patient was hospitalized in August for fever, cough and shortness of breath, treated in the intensive care unit, released and is now recovering.

September 6, 2019 Lungs / Vaping

Vaping may take your breath away, warn state health officials

August 30, 2019 Lungs / Marijuana / Vaping

Officials warn county residents about severe lung disease associated use of e-cigarettes and THC products

100s of cases of severe lung illness have been reported among e-cigarette users. Many report having vaped products containing cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD.

August 7, 2019 Environmental Health / Lungs

The New West: Smoke In The Sky, A Purifier At Home

Alarmed by dense smoke, shoppers were snapping up portable air purifiers and breathing masks in staggering numbers.

Wildfire smoke The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013

June 19, 2019 Heart and Circulatory System / Lungs / Public Health

Get Ready for Wildfire Smoke Season

Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with heart and lung disease are especially sensitive to wildfire smoke.

December 29, 2018 Antibiotics / Infectious Disease / Influenza/Flu / Lungs

Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics for colds and flu

So as winter approaches, rather than rushing out to your doctors at the first sign of a sniffle, try and ride it out.

November 15, 2018 Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Lungs

What masks best against wildfire smoke?

Simple dust or surgical masks do not offer adequate protection. Health officials recommend “N95” respirators or “P100” masks.

August 25, 2018 Asthma / Lungs

Do kids grow out of asthma?

The course of asthma varies from one child to the next. Symptoms may begin at any age, may persist or stop, and then may recur many years later.

August 25, 2018 Asthma / Lungs

What causes asthma? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Given asthma is about five times more common in Western societies, this suggests lifestyle plays a major role.

August 23, 2018 Air Pollution / Lungs

Air quality now good in King County

National Weather Service predicts that the Puget Sound region will see some improvement in air quality today, especially along the coast.

August 22, 2018 Air Pollution / Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Environmental Health / Lungs

Air to remain unhealthy; stay indoors – health officials

Until we get better air quality, stay indoors with windows closed if you can find somewhere cool, health officials say.

August 14, 2018 Air Pollution / Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Environment / Lungs / Public Health

Region’s air ‘unhealthy’ for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke – officials

Smoke levels are now mostly UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS across the Puget Sound region – Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

August 8, 2018 Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Lungs

Wildfire smoke threatening health of many

Children, older people and those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma and COPD are particularly at risk of smoke-related health problems.

July 18, 2018 Air Pollution / Environment / Lungs

How to protect your children from wildfire smoke

Due to summer wildfires, children living on the West Coast have been breathing some of the most polluted air on record.