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Cystic Fibrosis - What is it? Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Written by Darlene Oakley on November 17, 2009 - 1:12pm

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects approximately 1 in every 3,600 children in Canada (3500 people), and 1 in every 3,300 people in the United States (30,000 people). It affects 70,000 people worldwide. It is the most common genetic disease affecting the general population, and it can be fatal.

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FDA Warns Against Electronic Cigarettes

Written by Pamela Lessard on August 5, 2009 - 6:26am

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health experts are warning consumers about potential health risks associated with electronic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigarettes.”

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What is the difference between chelated zinc and regular zinc?

ASKED by jetpackjenny on January 1, 2009 - 9:09am

I was at the health food store a few days ago and noticed they had a selection of chelated zinc and just zinc. What's the difference? And how much zinc do I need?

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Dizziness during workouts at gym

ASKED by alysiak on September 3, 2009 - 4:42pm

I have a question: while working out at the gym, I get dizzy spells. It's really weird!

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H1N1 - What Asthma and COPD Sufferers Need to Know

Written by Darlene Oakley on November 3, 2009 - 2:57pm

People who suffer from asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are at higher risk of severe H1N1 symptoms or complications. This is because, unlike the normal flu which usually stays in the upper respiratory tract, the H1N1 flu has been shown to affect the entire respiratory system. It infects the breathing tubes in the nose, throat and lungs. Those with asthma and COPD and other lung-related issues (cystic fibrosis, emphysema) are among those on the high priority lists for H1N1 vaccination clinics because of this reason.

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why does saliva with mucus get collected in mouth after sleep

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Peggy Shares How Her Appearance Changed After The Sleep Apnea Procedure

October 16, 2009 - 11:06am

Peggy introduces herself and explains how the procedure to correct her sleep apnea affected her appearance.

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Difficult allergy symptoms but doctor and test say there are no allergies?

ASKED by Anonymous on March 19, 2009 - 12:20pm

Hello,
Iam just wondering if anyone has had allergy test come up negative, to pretty much everything, but you still have allergy symptoms.

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How can I eliminate the aerophagia/gastric insufflation caused by my CPAP machine?

ASKED by Anonymous on April 28, 2009 - 6:37pm

I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2007 and was prescribed a straight CPAP machine. From the first night I used the CPAP I suffered from excessive gas.

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