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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Lifestyle Changes
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - Lifestyle Changes
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Lifestyle Changes
Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Other Irritants
Quitting smoking is the first and most essential step in treating chronic obstructive lung disease and slowing its progress. In many people who quit, lung function stabilizes and eventually declines at about the rate of nonsmokers in the same age group. In some people, lung function may even improve slightly after quitting. A number of effective aids, including nicotine replacement devices and antidepressants, such as bupropion (Zyban...
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Dr. Eisner Q&A #8
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...into the esophagus. This is similar to the affect of pregnancy and obesity on GERD. It is... Read more »
Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...migraines? Full question and answer. Hormonal and pregnancy issues: Pregnant and... Read more »
Asthma Risk and Acetaminophen: Mounting Evidence
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...trimester) was associated with increased wheezing or coughing in the newborn's first year of... Read more »
Top 101 Migraine and Headache Questions and Answers!
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...Migraines? Full question and answer.Hormonal and pregnancy issues:Managing Migraines during... Read more »
Top 85 Migraine and Headache Questions and Answers
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...Migraines? Full question and answer.Hormonal and pregnancy issues:Pregnant and worried about... Read more »
Health Guide
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
Treatment for Acute SinusitisThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the sinuses, and ensuring that the sinuses remain open.... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...benefit.Side Effects. Cromolyn has no major side effects, but minor ones include nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, nausea, nosebleeds, and dry throat. The spray can cause burning or... Read more »Pneumonia: Prognosis
...identified. However, a 2002 study suggested that many patients experience long-term problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue and neurological and muscular complications.Viral... Read more »Bipolar Medications
...cause mental dysfunction, sedation, or weight gain as do other bipolar drugs. They may be safer during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Their side effects can include fluid build-up in the feet,... Read more »Psoriasis: Other Medications
...(particularly sulfasalazine, oral gold, and d-penicillamine). Patients should report any symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath, which might indicate lung injury.Severe anemia from... Read more »Images
Medications
...Therefore, this medication should be used only to treat cancer or severe diseases caused by an... Read more »
...medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related... Read more »
...combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. Ask your doctor or... Read more »
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