BREATHE LA Protects the Breath of Life : promoting clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology.

Lung Disease

Thu, Oct
27
2011

BREATHE LA Young Professionals Kick-off Event

Young professionals are invited for a fun evening of free wine and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the launch of BREATHE LA's Young Professionals group on October 27 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. BREATHE LA Young Professionals supports BREATHE LA's mission to promote clean air and healthy lungs. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited - Participants can register via Facebook or by emailing dberman@breathela.org . 

BREATHE LA COPD Research Study featured on KABC

BREATHE LA COPD Research Study featured on KABC

BREATHE LA Center for Healthy Lungs medical research at UCLA was featured on a recent KABC Health News report filed by Denise Dador. The study, led by Drs. Chris Cooper and Thomas Storer, documents the value of exercise for those suffering COPD by increasing lung function.

 

Current Research at Center for Healthy Lungs

Tue, Mar
27
2012

2012 SAMUEL J. SILLS, M.D. VISITING SCHOLAR - HOMER BOUSHEY, M.D.

The Trudeau Society of Los Angeles County in collaboration with BREATHE California of Los Angeles County presents on March 27th, the 2012 Samuel J. Sills, M.D. Visiting Scholar - Homer Boushey, M.D., Professor of Medicine at San Francisco School of Medicine.  Dr. Boushey will be speaking on "Possibility of Asthma Prevention: Lessons From the Environment", at the Taglyan Complex, 1201 No, Vine Street, Hollywood.  The evening begins with a social hour at 6:00 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m. and the lecture at 8:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES COPD SUMMIT: TOWARDS A COUNTYWIDE COALITION

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 120,00 Americans each year.  More than 12 million Americans are currently diagnosed with COPD, including 1.6 million people in California.

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO COPD CARE BREATHE LA COPD AWARENESS DAY E-CONFERENCE

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO COPD CARE BREATHE LA COPD AWARENESS DAY E-CONFERENCE

The conference will feature the latest advancements in e-health and fitness techniques for rehabilitation.  Click here on November 17 to join.

For audio, call (866) 261-3566 and the code is 6114511#

Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers Tragic but Rare

Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers Tragic but Rare

Hear National Public Radio newstory on a 'never smoker' young athelete diagnosed with lung cancer. Such cancers are rare. Smoking and exposure to second hand smoke remain the main causes of lung cancer.

What is COPD: Are You at Risk?

  • WHAT IS COPD?
  • WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COPD?
  • ARE YOU AT RISK FOR COPD?

Better Breathers’ Club™

BREATHE LA offers support for people with COPD through Better Breathers' ClubTM

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