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We have almost made it through the last of outdoor allergy season. Ragweed has run its course in most of the U.S. while mold spores try to... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid... Read more »
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
For most of this century, asthma has largely been thought of as a kids' disease. And, while it's true that more than 6 million kids in the... Read more »
Read the full text of Some Asthmatics Are Good Actors and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
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CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
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Whooping coughPreventionDTaP vaccination, one of the recommended childhood immunizations, protects children against pertussis infection. DTaP vaccine... Read more »
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Still's disease - adult; AOSDTreatmentThe goal of treatment for adult Still's disease is to control the symptoms of arthritis. Aspirin and other... Read more »
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - adult; Rescue breathing and chest compressions - adult; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - adultFirst AidThe following... Read more »