BREATHE Center
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Medical Research Center
🏥Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
📍Baltimore, Maryland
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5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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🏥Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
📍Baltimore, Maryland
☎️410-955-1530
💌[email protected]
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
breathecenter.org
lunghealthdashboard.breathecenter.org
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Frostbite and hypothermia are injuries you can get from cold weather if you aren't able to keep warm. Keep in mind: you can still get frostbite or hypothermia even if it isn't snowing. Rain, wind, and even sunshine can still occur on dangerously cold days! Bundle up & stay warm!
December 16, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Frostbite and hypothermia are injuries you can get from cold weather if you aren't able to keep warm. Keep in mind: you can still get frostbite or hypothermia even if it isn't snowing. Rain, wind, and even sunshine can still occur on dangerously cold days! Bundle up & stay warm!
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Anyone can get pneumonia, however, adults aged 65+ and children under 2 are at the highest risk.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
#WorldPneumoniaDay
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Anyone can get pneumonia, however, adults aged 65+ and children under 2 are at the highest risk.
#WorldPneumoniaDay
#WorldPneumoniaDay
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Early screening can save lives. Check out lung.org for updates, resources, and early screening information.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Early screening can save lives. Check out lung.org for updates, resources, and early screening information.
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I’m honored to share that I was named Director of the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In this role, I look forward to leading our Division through a changing research landscape and supporting faculty to reach their highest potential.
September 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I’m honored to share that I was named Director of the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In this role, I look forward to leading our Division through a changing research landscape and supporting faculty to reach their highest potential.
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week is a great time to remind your children that many common childhood injuries are preventable! Take action to educate your children about road safety, water safety, and safety gear.
September 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week is a great time to remind your children that many common childhood injuries are preventable! Take action to educate your children about road safety, water safety, and safety gear.
Our Director and Deputy Director discuss how the BREATHE Center strives to make our data accessible on the Data Points Podcast. Listen here:
govex.jhu.edu/podcast/
govex.jhu.edu/podcast/
Data Points Podcast - GovEx
A podcast about government and data. Telling stories from practitioners and academics about how data affects communities and the lives of residents.
govex.jhu.edu
August 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Our Director and Deputy Director discuss how the BREATHE Center strives to make our data accessible on the Data Points Podcast. Listen here:
govex.jhu.edu/podcast/
govex.jhu.edu/podcast/
Bronchiectasis IS manageable. Education, advocacy, and empowerment are critical for successful disease management. Join the cause and support awareness for #bronchiectasis. Worldbronchiectasisday.org #WorldBronchiectasisDay2025
July 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Bronchiectasis IS manageable. Education, advocacy, and empowerment are critical for successful disease management. Join the cause and support awareness for #bronchiectasis. Worldbronchiectasisday.org #WorldBronchiectasisDay2025
Parts of the East Coast are currently experiencing extreme heat. See below for the CDC's tips on how to stay cool, stay safe, and spot signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
June 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Parts of the East Coast are currently experiencing extreme heat. See below for the CDC's tips on how to stay cool, stay safe, and spot signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The Eastern U.S. is currently experiencing reduced air quality due to wildfires in Canada. To protect your children from wildfire smoke, look at air quality reports, plan to be indoors, and monitor their breathing, especially for children with asthma. More tips from @CDC: www.cdc.gov/wildfires/ri...
June 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Eastern U.S. is currently experiencing reduced air quality due to wildfires in Canada. To protect your children from wildfire smoke, look at air quality reports, plan to be indoors, and monitor their breathing, especially for children with asthma. More tips from @CDC: www.cdc.gov/wildfires/ri...
Chemical-based pesticides can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment. Consider healthier alternatives, like integrated pest management (IPM). IPM relies on pest identification and prevention as a prerequisite to pest control measures.
June 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Chemical-based pesticides can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment. Consider healthier alternatives, like integrated pest management (IPM). IPM relies on pest identification and prevention as a prerequisite to pest control measures.
Pests, like mice, are drawn to crumbs and spills. Mouse allergen can lead to asthma exacerbations. To prevent mice in your home, clean up crumbs and spills immediately.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
June 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Pests, like mice, are drawn to crumbs and spills. Mouse allergen can lead to asthma exacerbations. To prevent mice in your home, clean up crumbs and spills immediately.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Mouse allergen can make your asthma worse. Keep food tightly sealed and properly stored so pests are not drawn indoors.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
June 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Mouse allergen can make your asthma worse. Keep food tightly sealed and properly stored so pests are not drawn indoors.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Mouse allergen is a major risk factor for asthma attacks among kids in Baltimore. Keep all trash tightly covered and take it outside regularly to reduce your risk of pests inside your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
June 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Mouse allergen is a major risk factor for asthma attacks among kids in Baltimore. Keep all trash tightly covered and take it outside regularly to reduce your risk of pests inside your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Car exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, NO2, and particulate matter, all of which can be damaging to breathe in. If you are outside of a window to your house or in your garage, don't idle your car for too long.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Car exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, NO2, and particulate matter, all of which can be damaging to breathe in. If you are outside of a window to your house or in your garage, don't idle your car for too long.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Wood stoves release wood smoke directly into your home, which can worsen asthma symptoms. If you or anyone in your home has a lung disease or sensitive lungs, consider cutting back on your wood stove usage.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Wood stoves release wood smoke directly into your home, which can worsen asthma symptoms. If you or anyone in your home has a lung disease or sensitive lungs, consider cutting back on your wood stove usage.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Wood smoke is a lung irritant. If you have a working fireplace, get the chimney inspected and cleaned every year to reduce lung irritation and keep your home fire-safe.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Wood smoke is a lung irritant. If you have a working fireplace, get the chimney inspected and cleaned every year to reduce lung irritation and keep your home fire-safe.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Indoor air pollution makes asthma worse. Reducing the source, like cigarette smoke, is the best strategy to reduce indoor air pollution in your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Indoor air pollution makes asthma worse. Reducing the source, like cigarette smoke, is the best strategy to reduce indoor air pollution in your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Plumbing leaks that go untreated can lead to issues with mold. Mold is never good to breathe in, but if you have asthma, it can worsen your asthma symptoms.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Plumbing leaks that go untreated can lead to issues with mold. Mold is never good to breathe in, but if you have asthma, it can worsen your asthma symptoms.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Moisture that hangs around after a shower or bath can cause mold to grow. Mold can increase your asthma symptoms or lead to serious health issues. Bathroom fans can help remove the moisture from your bathroom and reduce the risk of mold growth.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Moisture that hangs around after a shower or bath can cause mold to grow. Mold can increase your asthma symptoms or lead to serious health issues. Bathroom fans can help remove the moisture from your bathroom and reduce the risk of mold growth.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Using your stove or oven as a heating source is dangerous - it can release NO2, a lung irritant, or Carbon Monoxide, a deadly gas, into your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Using your stove or oven as a heating source is dangerous - it can release NO2, a lung irritant, or Carbon Monoxide, a deadly gas, into your home.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Vent hoods, fans, and open windows in the kitchen can remove grease, moisture, and smoke from the air, all of which can irritate the lungs of someone with asthma.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Vent hoods, fans, and open windows in the kitchen can remove grease, moisture, and smoke from the air, all of which can irritate the lungs of someone with asthma.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
Clean air is good for your lungs. Vents help filter and circulate the air in your home! To do that efficiently, vents need to be clear of clutter so the air can pass through.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Clean air is good for your lungs. Vents help filter and circulate the air in your home! To do that efficiently, vents need to be clear of clutter so the air can pass through.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
If your vent filters are working properly, they're trapping a lot of dust, pet dander, and mold! However, all those allergens get stuck somewhere. Make sure you dust your vents and replace your filters to get the most out of your air circulation system.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
May 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If your vent filters are working properly, they're trapping a lot of dust, pet dander, and mold! However, all those allergens get stuck somewhere. Make sure you dust your vents and replace your filters to get the most out of your air circulation system.
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth
#AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth