Veteran Fights Back Against Tobacco- Brandy Carpenter, NP
Veterans were targeted by Big Tobacco... now a veteran is taking on tobacco.

Veteran Fights Back Against Tobacco- Brandy Carpenter, NP

Veterans were targeted by Big Tobacco... now a veteran is taking on tobacco. Big Tobacco has a long history of targeting the military, from including tobacco in basic field rations…

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Save a trip to a lung doctor with a trigger diary

You know how we frequently leave the most important things for last? I think when I initially ask patients to keep a cough or symptom diary or a “trigger diary,”…

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Another month of pollen? Thanks climate change!
Pollen cloud over North Carolina- photo from BBC

Another month of pollen? Thanks climate change!

Pollen cloud over North Carolina- photo from BBC When I was growing up, I didn't have allergies. My little sister did, and they looked miserable. Now I cough and sneeze…

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Podcast up(date)- “Non-lethal” teargas?- not likely
"safety" study showing sustained blood pressure elevation

Podcast up(date)- “Non-lethal” teargas?- not likely

I released a blog post earlier this week about teargas after researching it further and joining with other physicians to write a letter to the Portland mayor and city council…

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