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HERE are few diseases that we know so much
about as diphtheria. There is no disease that
more disgraces a community by its appearance.
We know the cause of the disease-the diphtheria
bacillus. We know... (Read
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HAY FEVER is really pollen poisoning. When the pollen is breathed
11 into the body of susceptible persons it causes a catarrhal affection
of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract due to... (Read
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pNEUMONIA is always very dangerous but is especially
so to persons in a run-down condition during the
winter. We must, therefore, make extra efforts to
guard against it at this time of year. ... (Read
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PHYSICIANS who have examined thousands of bodies after death, have again and again reported that there are a large number of people who have had tuberculosis at some time during their lives and who have... (Read
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People used to nail horseshoes over their
doorways to keep bad luck away and to catch
the good luck which fell from the heavens.
A hundred horseshoes filled to the brim
with good luck will not keep... (Read
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TUBERCULOSIS is a mortal enemy of youth, but youth little knows it, or knowing, seldom heeds the danger.
From 12 to 20 is a strenuous period while the boy is growing into young manhood and the girl into... (Read
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty of breathing. In this condition, the inside walls of airways become swollen and sore. (Read
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Asthma, a condition which affects the breathing of men, women and children all over the world, tends to start off affecting boys at higher rates during childhood and then changing during adulthood. Boys are... (Read
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Odds are you'll need to be familiar with portable oxygen tanks at some point in your life. If not you, then somebody you love will probably have to have supplemental oxygen. Though oxygen concentrators can... (Read
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Every person is required to breathe in order to live. It may be assumed that all people have the exactly the same level of oxygen in the body. However, oxygen levels of each person are different from each... (Read
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Asthma can be a terrifying condition for the millions of Americans who suffer from it. More women than men are affected by asthma, approximately 70% more, and it is possible that asthma may even be related... (Read
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Asthma affects about 16 million people in the United States, with 70% more women than men affected. The disparity in the rate of asthma in men and women may be related to the hormonal fluctuations of the... (Read
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Pleural Plaques are small areas of scarring found on the lungs which result from the inhalation of asbestos fibres. Asbestos is a hazardous material which was widely used in the 20th century for its properties (Read
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) occurs because of injury to the lungs. Asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema are each forms of COPD. Patients with COPD must quit smoking if they want to... (Read
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Produced by long-standing contact with the hazardous mineral asbestos, is the lung condition asbestosis. Naturally occurring minerals which contain crystal fibres compose asbestos. From 1945 to 1975 it was... (Read
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Sinus pain is felt more strongly in lower part of the nose. The nose feels tender to the touch and flabby as if the cells are being decomposed from within the nose. The embarrassing part of sinus pain is... (Read
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Many people assume that being diagnosed with exercise induced asthma or allergy induced asthma means that they will have to spend the rest of their life taking powerful prescription drugs or using an... (Read
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Although you may not be experiencing asthma symptoms at the moment, it's important for you to know what causes this serious respiratory condition in the event that a friend or family member ever begins to... (Read
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It's important to know that when it comes to asthma treatment, everyone has options for reducing their symptoms to a manageable level. No matter whether you're interested in emergency asthma treatment or... (Read
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Bronchitis causes you to have an uncontrollable cough with no relief in mind. When you have a constant reoccurring cold virus (thats how it starts) which can cause respiratory infection or sinus infection... (Read
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Have you even been pushed off a bed or been hit by a pillow by your spouse because of your snoring? If you are creating noise which makes sleeping impossible, who could blame him or her? Sometimes, the snorers (Read
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An asthmatic that engages in rigorous activities tends to have asthma episodes. This is because activities take the wind out of anyone. Shortness of breath is experienced, and this can very well lead to an... (Read
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If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, your physician will prescribe medical interventions like the use of the continuous positive airway pressure device. With a CPAP machine, you will be receiving a... (Read
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More and more people everyday are experiencing shortness of breath and tightening of the chest which leaves them immobilized and feeling helpless. This is the classic symptom of asthma. Usually caused by... (Read
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For sickness and ailments, we all know too well that early detection and prevention proves to be far better than ignoring the signs and letting the condition go out of hand. It does not even matter if the... (Read
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There are a lot of things that makes asthma and allergy very similar to each other. One of which is that they are usually triggered by inhaling something which is not familiar to the body. Thus this could... (Read
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Clenbuterol is most widely used bronchodilator round the world. It is not a steroid, but a Beta 2 Sympathomitetic and central nervous system stimulant. It is used in certain countries in a medical sense as... (Read
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Asthma, being a chronic condition, has several symptoms which are due to the inflammation of the lungs and the narrowing of the airways. Shortness of breath, coughing, and at oftentimes, wheezing are some... (Read
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There was a recall issued by the maker of Zicam on nose spray. Recalls on three of their products occurred because of inadequate warnings of the product. On June 16, 2009, more than 130 cases of loss of... (Read
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People who have asthma realize all too well the unpleasant and at times frightening sensations accompanying the helplessness to inhale which happens when the airways tighten and result in dangerous... (Read
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In June of this year the FDA reported 130 cases of loss of smell as the result of using Zicam nasal products. The FDA warned that Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and two other Zicam intranasal products posed a... (Read
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The U.S Food and Drug Administration recently recognized three of Zicams products as posing a risk of anosmia. Anosmia is the loss of smell. This debilitating condition can be permanent. On June 16... (Read
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Who Said Breathing Was Difficult - Plug In Breathe Easier Thomas Fryd Allergies are a major problem for many people. Sneezing, coughing, itchy eyesall year long. Allergy shots, diet, and medicine can help... (Read
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Win Over Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Elizabeth Campbell As you already know, SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) is a respiratory affection recently emerged in Asia, North America, and Europe.... (Read
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Useful Advise About Asthma Kay Brown One of the biggest problems affecting health around the world is asthma; year on year, the figure for those contracting the condition rises. Although it is treatable... (Read
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Buying HEPA Air Purifiers Tony Cunningham More and more we see on television, and hear on the radio, that we need to look after ourselves better. We are being bombarded with information on how to become fit... (Read
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There is a huge selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment
(RPE) in the market place from simple dust masks to
sophisticated breathing apparatus. This choice is good, since it
ensures that everyone... (Read
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A 2003 study by the Health Sciences Department of the University of South Australia suggests that taking concentrated bovine colostrum supplements could reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract... (Read
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A respiratory tract ailment can be fatal to your parrot if left untreated. Find out how to recognize if your parrot is having problem with its breathing.The most obvious indication that your parrot has a... (Read
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The benefits of salt therapy (also called Halotherapy) or speleotherapy are well-known and documented in Europe. Halotherapy uses dry aerosol micro particles of salt and minerals to treat respiratory... (Read
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