Inhalation (or respiratory)
Anthrax - inhalation
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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Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term... Read more »
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The first inhaled insulin will be expensive. The manufacturers are exuberant because they stand to make billions from its sales. But it... Read more »
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical commonly found in bleach, water purifiers, and cleaning products.Swallowing sodium hypochlorite can lead to... Read more »
Children who take Singulair (montelukast) do not experience adverse effects on growth when compared to children treated with inhaled corticosteroids... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The race of a child may determine how susceptible they are to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Black children have more... Read more »