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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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Expert & Community Posts

body+soul Magazine Suggests Six Steps to Improve Your Immunity During Flu Season

By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...the office, someone is fighting off a cold or the flu. Being susceptible to these diseases is... Read more »

Blood Glucose Envy

By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...be like a watchdog, my body is defending itself, flu or cold! And then there are the days that... Read more »

Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »

Whole Grains, Half Truths: Real-life Results of the Wheat-free Diet

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...rarely have a fever or viral infections like cold or flu. You will become more resistant to cold... Read more »

Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based... Read more »

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Health Guide

Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents

...Washing hands is a very simple but effective preventive measure.There has been some question concerning influenza vaccinations because of some reports that vaccines may worsen asthma. Recent and... Read more »

Asthma Management and Control

...epoxiesWestern red cedar, oak, redwood, and mahoganyMetal salts (platinum, nickel, and chrome) and metal working fluidsVegetable dusts (soybeans, grains, flour, cotton, and gums)Biologic organisms... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Resources

www.cdc.gov/flu -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.who.int/csr/disease/influenza -- World Health... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »

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Half-Dose Flu Shot

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