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Lung Failure Leads to COVID Tragedies, but Lung Disease was a Crisis Before the Pandemic
My Op-Ed in the L.A. Times I experienced many opportunities this year to amplify my platform promoting lung health and clinical research...

Dr. MeiLan Han
May 23, 20221 min read
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A Costly Game of Telephone
I’ve been thinking a lot about what we’ve learned during the pandemic and how it has shaped our scientific understanding of respiratory...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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How boost lung health and breathe better: Tips from a pulmonologist
Most people have no idea how healthy or unhealthy their lungs are. Nov. 3, 2021, 10:58 AM CDT / Source: TODAY By A. Pawlowski Heart...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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It's Here!
I’m so excited to announce that my book, Breathing Lessons, is finally here. Thank you so much to everyone for their support of this...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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Flu shots, Yes it’s Time!
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Flu shots. Flu shots are recommended for all individuals 6 months of age or older. You may not know...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Sep 24, 20211 min read
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Top Questions to Ask Your HOA Board About Air Quality
I often get asked by patients what they can do to improve the air quality in their homes. In light of the recent seaside condominium...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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COVID-19 Vaccination, It's Time!
The majority of my patients have a serious lung disease. They know that they are at increased risk for complications with COVID-19...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Breathing Lessons
One of the things I often do with new patients is to map out the lung’s structure for them, so they can understand how the lungs work,...

Dr. MeiLan Han
May 4, 20211 min read
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Breathing to Relieve Stress
Not only do our lungs provide life, but the act of breathing also contributes to our day-to-day sense of well-being. The act of...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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Stop Hate Crimes Targeting Asian People
While I have been trying to raise awareness about the importance of lung health, today, I felt compelled to share a different story. ...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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2020 in Perspective
As I was staring out my window this morning, I began thinking about how much the world has changed in just a year. At this exact time...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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The RUXCOVID Study
I have had the privilege to partner with Novartis and Incyte on the RUXCOVID study, a study of ruxolitinib for COVID-19. The results...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Tips for Traveling this Holiday Season
If you’re like me, you may have been wondering whether traveling home for the holidays is feasible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Nov 24, 20202 min read
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Being Thankful
I recently participated in a leadership conference with colleagues where we were asked to reflect on how the pandemic had affected our...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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November is COPD Awareness Month!
Not only is November COPD Awareness Month, but November 18th is World COPD Day. This annual event is organized by the Global Initiative...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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What You Need to Know About Halloween Trick-or-Treating in 2020
What do we need to know about Halloween 2020? This is a question many of us are asking ourselves. The CDC just released new guidance on...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Back to School Homework: Keeping Your Child's Lungs Healthy
As parents are turning their attention to school restarting, whether that be virtual or live, it’s important to remember what we can do...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Stand Up for Clean Air
COVID-19 has helped us realize how important lung health is, yet nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air every day. Unhealthy air...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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How Can You Keep Your Children Safe for Back to School?
This summer is a stressful time for parents as Back to School looms closer, and there remain questions about the health and safety of a...

Dr. MeiLan Han
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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