It's never too late to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all smokers who keep smoking will die from a smoking-related disease. Quitting has immediate health benefits.
Read moreWe 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 »
A number of years ago I enjoyed "Born Free," wildlife cinema at its best. The 1966 film won numerous awards and was based on the 1960 book... Read more »
Asthma is a disease that affects over 5% of Americans, many of which are infants and young children. This entry will discuss asthma and... Read more »
Phlegm. Secretions. Sputum. Mucous. Yuck! Whatever you call it, that junk in your lungs is yet another part of having COPD that’s not a... Read more »
Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a... Read more »
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Alternative NamesSecondhand smoke; Cigarette smoking; Tobacco cessation; Smoking and smokeless tobaccoInformationTobacco is a plant grown for its... Read more »
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Home Care Although coughing can be a troubling symptom, it is usually your body's way of healing. Here are some tips to help ease your cough: ... Read more »
Many parents may cringe at the idea of forcing their child to complete work over the summer (who can blame them, children with ADHD often require so... Read more »
How would you describe the family life in a home where at least one child had Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? Fun, interesting, chaotic, hectic,... Read more »
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Secondhand SmokeSecondhand smoke is produced by a burning cigarette or other tobacco product. About 88 million nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand... Read more »