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When it comes to managing with the dog days of summer, air conditioning is very helpful, especially for people with chronic lung problems. Johns Hopkins lung health expert William Checkley says clean systems with filters that are regularly changed are …

Humidity may be as important as temperature when it comes to air conditioning, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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People with lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, abbreviated COPD, rely on air conditioning in the summer to help keep their symptoms from getting much worse. William Checkley, a lung health expert at Johns Hopkins, says it’s …

If you don’t use AC properly you may make lung problems worse, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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If you have any respiratory issues you likely benefit from air conditioning when the weather is hot. Lung health expert William Checkley at Johns Hopkins says you must be aware of the system’s maintenance requirements to reap its benefits. Checkley: …

Proper AC maintenance is key to healthful use, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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For many people air conditioning is important for alleviating symptoms of chronic respiratory disease, but Johns Hopkins lung health expert William Checkley says it’s still necessary to be aware of how AC can impact on the function of your respiratory …

Sometimes air conditioning can compromise your respiratory health, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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As the northern hemisphere enters full summer, many people shut their windows and turn on the air conditioning, or AC. William Checkley, a lung health expert at Johns Hopkins, says as with many things in life, it’s important to have …

While AC is great at making us feel comfortable it’s also important for health, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »