Lung Conditions Causes & Risks

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  In late autumn, emergency medical teams enter into what they call the “CO season”— a time when the number of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings spikes due to faulty furnaces, space heaters, ...

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  Cold Weather Brings Spike in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 14, 2011 - 8:45pm
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  In February 2003, a viral respiratory illness known as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was first reported in Asia. SARS is caused by a coronavirus. A coronavirus is an airborne ...

  Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Overview

  By MC Kelby HERWriter on November 14, 2011 - 10:32am
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  Have you heard of resveratrol? It’s a potent antioxidant that is being touted all over the news, in magazines, and in research.

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  5 Benefits of Resveratrol

  By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on November 2, 2011 - 10:08pm
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  The lungs are central to the human respiratory system and the only internal organs that are constantly exposed to the external environment.

  The Lungs: Conditions and Diseases

  By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on September 21, 2011 - 12:43pm
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  Fresh smelling clothes may be the hallmark of cleanliness, but did you know that fresh scent is also classified as air pollution?

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  Is Your Dryer Polluting As Much As A Car?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on August 25, 2011 - 10:07am
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  Pneumothorax is a lung condition where air accumulates into the space between the lung and the chest wall.

  Pneumothorax - Four Critical Questions to Ask Your Physician

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on September 20, 2010 - 12:33pm
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  I smoked as a child until I finally left home for college. Before you start calling DFS on my parents retroactively, let me explain. I grew up with a smoker in the house.

  Quitting Smoking For Your Family (and Yourself!)

  By Christine Jeffries on August 12, 2010 - 11:06am
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  If you have been diagnosed with pneumonia, you may wish to consider asking your physician some questions.

  Pneumonia – 4 Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on July 26, 2010 - 10:40am
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  You already know cigarettes, asbestos, and arsenic can cause cancer, but what about the carcinogens you don’t know about?

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  Is Your Job Giving you Cancer?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on July 20, 2010 - 11:20am
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  If you have ever wanted to drop a few pounds—or a few dozen—you may have been tempted to get a little help from the pharmacy. Walk down any diet supplement aisle and you may notice more ...

  Do Over-the-Counter Diet Supplements Really Work as Promised?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on July 13, 2010 - 9:35am