Show Notes
If you think because you don't smoke and you weren't near a burn pit during your deployment that you're safe from dangerous lung diseases, think again.
Dr. Richard Meehan is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colo., co-director of the Post Deployment Lung Health Center, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Meehan talks with us about hidden dangers in the air you were breathing while deployed and what you need to know about your future health. This a MUST listen for anyone at all concerned that their next breath could be their last. This is episode is sponsored by Sabio! If you're considering a career in software engineering, we recommend checking out Sabio, a coding boot camp and developer community that's trained veterans since 2013. Visit https://sabio.la/MILITARY for more information!
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