by Sherian Kington | Jan 29, 2025 | US, Canada
The Neurological Connection to Cough A cough is a crucial defensive reflex that prevents materials from entering the lower airways. This prevents aspiration of particulate matter, secretions, and irritants inhaled from entering the airway. Although protective, once...
by Sherian Kington | Dec 20, 2024 | Canada, US
by Sherian Kington | Nov 26, 2024 | Canada, US
Reflections from 2024 November is the ideal month to highlight and center our focus on what we are grateful for in our lives. Gratitude is the “state of being grateful: thankfulness.” Research on gratitude supports that expressing and feeling grateful is healing and...
by Sherian Kington | Oct 30, 2024 | US, Canada
COPD & Emphysema Emphysema is a chronic progressive disease of the airways, specifically the alveoli. Emphysema is the destruction and enlargement of the alveoli. The alveoli are the air sacks located at the ends of the bronchioles (alveolus is the singular or one...
by Sherian Kington | Sep 27, 2024 | Canada, US
Exercise and Lung Health I received a video of my grandnephew taking his first steps this week, a significant milestone considering he was one month premature. As he transitions to a toddler, still finding his balance, it is a reminder that our muscles, like his, need...
