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Inhalants Harmful Affects
Inhalation (or respiratory)
Alternative Names
Anthrax - inhalation
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans can get sick from anthrax, too. The main risk factor for getting anthrax is some type of contact with contaminated animal hides, hair, bone products, and wool. Inhalation anthrax was most commonly contracted...
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Quick-relief inhalers I: Over the counter (OTC) medications
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Asthma inhalers could face shortages, higher costs as CFCs com...
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Inhaled Oxygen Shown Effective for Cluster Headaches
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FDA: Time to switch inhalers
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