HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealthnonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : News (more_index_1_1_1)Respiratory - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationRespiratory - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationNews (more_index_1_1_1)asthmaHealthCentralDiseasesRespiratoryNews (more_index_1_1_1)http://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1345/more_index_1_1_1.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1345/more_index_1_1_1_pf.htmlIndex PageNews (more_index_1_1_1)more_index_1_1_1.htmlNews (more_index_1_1_1)New Guideline Targets Treatment of Stable COPDPhysicians' group says adding spirometry to clinical exams benefits
those with symptoms2007-11-13 00:00:00.0Experts Release New Asthma Care GuidelinesThey're the first in a decade and focus on preventing attacks2007-11-13 00:00:00.0U.S. Flu Vaccine Plentiful: CDCAbout 75% of Americans are candidates for a shotBy Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter2007-11-10 00:00:01.0U.S. Smoking Rates Stall7 years of declines stopped in 2004, CDC report shows2007-11-09 00:00:00.0Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets
thickened, study found2007-11-08 00:00:00.0Emergency Care for Heart Attacks, Pneumonia Fails to Meet GoalsPoor compliance and racial disparities found, study finds2007-11-03 00:00:01.0Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off PneumoniaNursing home study finds it can prevent or shorten the illness2007-10-30 00:00:01.0Lung Bypass Could Fight EmphysemaTechnique allows trapped air a way out, experts say2007-10-26 00:00:02.0Most Asthmatics Don't Have Illness Under ControlMore than half suffer symptoms at least once a week, survey shows2007-10-26 00:00:01.0Female Blood Donor Concern May Be UnfoundedNo link between women's plasma, rare lung condition, study finds2007-10-24 00:00:02.0U.S. Advisers OK Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for Young ChildrenFluMist should help kids intimidated by needles, experts sayBy Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter2007-10-24 18:00:02.0Drink or Two a Day May Help LungsAnd another study supports vitamins for respiratory healthBy Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter2007-10-24 18:00:02.0Inhaler Eased Lung Problems in 9/11 WorkersFirefighters who used drug early gained some symptom relief, study
foundBy Jeffrey Perkel HealthDay Reporter2007-10-24 18:00:02.0Light-Based Device Spots Sleep ApneaIt's a less cumbersome method than is typically used, researchers
say2007-10-24 00:00:02.0Uncontrolled Asthma Leads to Missed School, WorkLack of consistent medicine use likely important cause, experts sayBy Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter2007-10-24 00:00:02.0Physical Therapy Shortens ICU StayRespiratory patients left hospital about 3 days sooner, study found2007-10-24 00:00:02.0Drug Company-Funded Asthma Drug Studies More PositiveExpert review finds fewer adverse effects reported2007-10-24 00:00:02.0Reflux Can Precipitate Chest Pain, CoughThese symptoms should be checked out by a physician, experts say2007-10-18 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAcidophilusAdhesionsAmebiasisSoy - Many Forms, Many BenefitsLearn how different forms of soy can lead to tastier dishes and
healthier diets.Soy - Health Benefits ExplainedRead about the many healthy benefits of soy.Stents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseasePPI Therapy
Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid.
Aciphex - Drug DescriptionRabeprazoleAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateCommon Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the ElderlyChronicCoughDiabetesGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseChest painHeart diseaseAnti-Cholesterol Drugs Help Prevent Lung DeclineStatins might fight deadly pulmonary disease, experts say.Statins might fight deadly pulmonary disease, experts say.By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter2007-10-12 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.Heart Transplant Breakthrough
A new test makes life easier for heart transplant patients.
AngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Coronary Bypass SurgeryThe Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.What is a Heart Attack?This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilAvapro - Drug DescriptionIrbesartanChronicLung diseaseAntioxidantsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratoryCholesterolCholesterolChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseEmphysemaHome Spray Cleaners Could Raise Asthma RiskSpritzing just once a week boosted odds by 50%, study found.Spritzing just once a week boosted odds by 50%, study found.By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter2007-10-12 00:00:00.0AsthmaAsthma in ChildrenAsthma TreatmentAtelectasisStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger
an asthma attack.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionateFree Asthma Screenings Offered in MayObesity May Worsen Impact of AsthmaNapping Habits Tied to Sleep DisordersTree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma RatesAsthmaCancerRespiratoryAsthmaSleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart DiseaseStudy shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble2007-10-12 00:00:00.0Alzheimer's DiseaseAneurysmsAngina PectorisAngiogramHoward: The Helping Hand for Stroke Survivors A robot named Howard is helping stroke survivors regain control and movement.Fixing Torn Hearts Now, doctors can fix a torn aorta without making a single incision in a patient’s chest.Medicine's Next Big Thing? Growing Hearts Chronic heart failure kills thousands each year, and though a heart transplant is an option, many patients die waiting for one. Now, cutting-edge technology may offer something better.How can a supportive family help? Alzheimer's Disease Video AnimationAngioplastyPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.Animation: What is Hypertension?The video animation explains high blood pressure. When the pressure exerted by the blood flow on the walls of the arteries exceeds normal levels, it leads to a condition called hypertension.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Accupril - Drug DescriptionQuinaprilActonel - Drug DescriptionRisedronateAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAltace - Drug DescriptionRamiprilC-reactive proteinPulseStressRespiratoryAtherosclerosisCardiovascularSleep ApneaSleep apneaAtherosclerosisImmune Proteins Warn of Early Lung CancerThey could be basis of test for smokers, experts say2007-10-11 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesAngina PectorisAngiogramZapping Vocal Tumors Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.Keep Away Ovarian Cancer While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.Preventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer? AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring
cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video
animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateEpogen - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineCancerMRILung CancerLung cancerPneumonia Shot Can Save LivesIt also helps keep infected elderly out of the ICU, study finds2007-10-09 00:00:00.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionHospitals Going High-TechDoctors and nurses are taking a new, high-tech approach to prepare for the life-and-death situations they deal with every day.Fighting HIV A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Role of Patients in Improving Medical CareAuthor Atul Gawande identifies critical ways that patients and families can take control of improving medical care. Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this
killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors
are doing to stop it.
AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Abilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAugmentin - Drug DescriptionAmoxicillin/ClavulanateBactroban Cream - Drug Descriptionmupirocin calciumMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccinePneumoniaPneumococcal polysaccharide vaccinePneumoniaGenes Give Clues to Newborn Lung DiseaseBronchopulmonary dysplasia causes long-term respiratory trouble,
researchers note2007-10-04 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAppendicitisAsthmaWhat are your hopes for the future of research? Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Dental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineLung diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseBronchopulmonary dysplasiaType of ICU Influences Lung Injury SurvivalUnits where critical care specialists manage patients fare better,
study finds2007-10-03 00:00:00.0Animal BitesAnterior Cruciate Ligament RepairArthritisArthroscopy & Arthroscopic SurgeryHospitals Going High-TechDoctors and nurses are taking a new, high-tech approach to prepare for the life-and-death situations they deal with every day.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Role of Patients in Improving Medical CareAuthor Atul Gawande identifies critical ways that patients and families can take control of improving medical care. Healing Brains and Bones
Two big ideas: researchers are finding ways to save injured brains
-- and injured bones.
Saving Trauma Patients
It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing
an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival
rates for trauma patients.
AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionateSepsisRespiratoryAcutePneumoniaOzone Breaks Down Lungs' DefensesIt kills off immune cells that typically fight bacteria, study
finds2007-10-01 00:00:00.0AbscessActinomycosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)AIDS and HIV InfectionFighting HIV A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.Fighting a Killer Staph Infection
It used to only strike sick patients in the hospital -- now, this
killer infection is popping up everywhere. Find out what doctors
are doing to stop it.
Stents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Abilify - Drug DescriptionaripiprazoleAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine10% of U.S. Kids Using Cough Medicine Every WeekToxinsRespiratoryCardiovascularAccordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking BanAnd that's good news for the pub musicians who play them, Irish
researchers say.And that's good news for the pub musicians who play them, Irish
researchers say.By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter2007-09-28 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesAngina PectorisAngiogramZapping Vocal Tumors Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.Keep Away Ovarian Cancer While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.Preventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer? AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring
cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video
animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateEpogen - Drug DescriptionEpoetin alfaFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineRespiratoryLess Smog Now in Eastern U.S.: EPAA market-based program is improving air quality, agency claims.A market-based program is improving air quality, agency claims.2007-09-28 00:00:00.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus
problems.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFree Asthma Screenings Offered in MayObesity May Worsen Impact of AsthmaNapping Habits Tied to Sleep DisordersTrouble at Home Boosts Kids' AsthmaAs environments got worse, symptoms worsened, too, study found2007-09-28 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAlagille SyndromeAngina PectorisAngiogramWhat are your hopes for the future of research? Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Why the Act of Writing is Essential Author Atul Gawande discusses why he values the act of writing so highly, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on the Benefits of Admitting Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses who benefits from doctors being open and frank about their medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.Video Interview: Dr. Atul Gawande on Candor and Medical ErrorsAuthor Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance.ADHDAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. This informative video animation shows possible causes and treatments.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Dental CavitiesDental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateConcerta - Drug DescriptionMethylphenidate XRMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineAsthmaRespiratoryAsthmaExperts Publish New Lung Disease GuidelinesChronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is widespread but can be
prevented2007-09-14 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAngina PectorisAngiogramAngioplastyStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger
an asthma attack.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionatePregnancy and Work Can WorkYounger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart AttackChronicLung diseaseRespiratoryOil Spill Cleanup May Hurt Workers' LungsFirst-ever study finds long-term respiratory woes2007-09-14 00:00:00.0AsthmaAsthma in ChildrenAsthma TreatmentAtelectasisStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.Knocking Out Allergic AsthmaVideo: Take the steps to knock out the allergies that can trigger
an asthma attack.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionateFree Asthma Screenings Offered in MayObesity May Worsen Impact of AsthmaNapping Habits Tied to Sleep DisordersTree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma RatesChronicAsthmaCoughRespiratory6 Years Later, 9/11 Health Questions LingerConfusion, lack of data has rescue workers, medical experts
frustrated.Confusion, lack of data has rescue workers, medical experts
frustrated.By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter2007-09-11 00:00:00.0Adenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesAllergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenZapping Vocal Tumors Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.Keep Away Ovarian Cancer While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.Preventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer? AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring
cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video
animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Adderal XR - Drug DescriptionAmphetamine Mixed SaltsAdvair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineAsthmaCancerLung diseaseSarcoidosisCoughPost-traumatic stress disorderRespiratoryAtherosclerosisTraumatic events1 in 3 Varsity Athletes Has Exercise-Induced AsthmaCondition arises even in those with no asthma history, study finds2007-09-07 00:00:00.0AbdominoplastyAnimal BitesAnkle SprainsAnterior Cruciate Ligament RepairSaving Trauma Patients
It's already being used in Europe. Now a national study is testing
an experimental treatment to see if it can help improve survival
rates for trauma patients.
Better Knees
If you've got chronic knee pain but you don't want to undergo a
total knee replacement, listen up! A new implant could help.
Hungry Heart
Diet. It's at the heart of a healthy life. Learn about tools that
can keep your diet heart-healthy.
Replacements for Smaller Joints like FingersTake a look at the better material being used for smaller joint
replacements.AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneCombivent - Drug Descriptionipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfateFlovent - Drug DescriptionFluticasone PropionateFlovent Diskus - Drug Descriptionfluticasone propionateAsthmaAllergiesAllergiesAsthmaWheezingScientists ID Likely Culprit in 'Popcorn Lung'Dutch team zeroes in on diacetyl, a key component of butter
flavoring in microwave brands2007-09-01 00:00:00.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus
problems.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFree Asthma Screenings Offered in MayObesity May Worsen Impact of AsthmaNapping Habits Tied to Sleep DisordersLung diseaseRespiratoryBronchiolitisDamp, Moldy Homes May Cause DepressionBut researchers say more study is needed to prove a link.But researchers say more study is needed to prove a link.By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter2007-08-31 00:00:00.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus
problems.Building Strength for Lung PatientsVideo: See how researchers are exploring the use of testosterone
and weight-lifting to build muscle in women with chronic lung
disease.AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineFree Asthma Screenings Offered in MayObesity May Worsen Impact of AsthmaNapping Habits Tied to Sleep DisordersChronicAsthmaCancerSporesDepressionCoughFatigueRespiratoryPatchesAllergiesChemotherapyWheezingPrevalence of COPD Greater Than ThoughtSmoking, air pollution, aging are the main causes of spread
worldwide, study says.Smoking, air pollution, aging are the main causes of spread
worldwide, study says.By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter2007-08-31 00:00:00.0Acne Quick FactsAdenocarcinoma of the Lung and Brain MetastasesAllergic RhinitisAllergiesZapping Vocal Tumors Doctors are trading their knives in for a laser to remove tumors on the throat and vocal cords.Keep Away Ovarian Cancer While most of the 22,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year respond to treatment, many of their cancers will return. A new therapy is helping keep that cancer away for good.Breakthrough for Fatal Lung Disease A new gene therapy could mean the difference between life and death for people with pulmonary hypertension.Preventing Breast CancerCould a pill a day prevent breast cancer? AllergyAn allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.AsthmaAsthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.Self Breast ExamBreast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring
cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video
animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.Colon CancerBefore a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.Advair Diskus - Drug DescriptionSalmeterol/FluticasoneAllegra - Drug DescriptionFexofenadineAllegra D - Drug DescriptionFexofenadine/PseudoephedrineClarinex - Drug DescriptionDesloratadineMany Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV VaccineAsthmaChronicLung diseaseRespiratoryPregnancyRagweed Season Doesn't Mean SufferingThere are ways to minimize the risk, experts say2007-08-26 00:00:00.0Allergic RhinitisAllergiesAllergies To Animals In ChildrenAllergy ImmunotherapyStents for Lungs?Lung cancer patients experience complications similar to those of
asthmatics. Now a new treatment could help them.New Sinusitis Diagnosis MethodSee how a breath-smelling machine is helping doctors treat
sinusitis.Antibiotic Mist for Sinus ProblemsWatch a video on a new drug used to treat allergies and other sinus
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