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 »
Recently there have been a lot of questions posted about the “less common” symptoms of reflux such as chronic cough. It seems as though... 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 »
We are almost through ragweed season but some of my patients are wondering what made this year's season so bad. Actually, a certain number... Read more »
A woman recently attending our free weekly Tuesday-night all-addictions self-empowerment SOS recovery-group meeting for her first time,... Read more »
When I was struggling to quit smoking, I found it helpful to write down all the reasons I wanted to stay smoke-free and carry that list with me.... Read more »
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy about a severe cough she is experiencing that she can't ease, despite a number of... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Coughing is a reflex that keeps your nose and throat clear. Coughing can be irritating, but it's actually helping your body heal or protect itself.... Read more »
Q: What is Zicam and how does it work?A: Zicam is an over-the-counter product that contains zinc and is used to reduce both the duration and the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesSecondhand smoke; Cigarette smoking; Tobacco cessation; Smoking and smokeless tobaccoInformationTobacco is a plant grown for its... Read more »