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If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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What you should know about smoking, vaping and COVID-19

If you smoke cigarettes or vape and happen to develop COVID-19, your risk of having a more serious case may be increased. Dr. Jamie Garfield, pulmonologist at the Temple Lung Center, explains why and how you can lower your risk.

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I was managing okay with COPD until a car crash changed the course of my life. When other centers told me to get my affairs in order, the Temple Lung Center gave me hope with a new treatment called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.

Managing sleep apnea is important, but does a CPAP put you at greater risk for COVID-19? We answer questions about using a CPAP during the coronavirus outbreak.

The signs and symptoms of spring allergies overlap with some of the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. Use this helpful table to compare symptoms and tell the difference between the two.

Managing your asthma well is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak. Get tips for doing just that — and find out which symptoms warrant calling your doctor.

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When social distancing has you staying home, you may be missing pulmonary rehab. We have you covered with tips and tricks for lung care and exercises you can do at home.

A Temple nurse practitioner provides some steps to keep yourself healthy while staying connected with family and friends.

Temple Lung Center is a leader in a new minimally invasive treatment for COPD called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. Learn more in this Q&A with Dr. Gerard Criner.

Dr. Sean Duffy explains what it means when you have a lingering cough that worsens or won’t go away.

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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

I'm Living with COPD, But I Have My Life Back

Q&A: How to Manage Sleep Apnea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Spring Allergies vs. COVID-19: Learn the Difference

Managing Asthma at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak

5 Pulmonary Rehab Tips You Can Do at Home

Living with Lung Disease? 5 Things to Know About COVID-19

Pioneering New Treatments for Lung Disease

What to Do About a Nagging Cough