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Severaldiseases have similar symptoms --and may accompany COLD.
Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, and in most cases does not require treatment. The cough it causes typically lasts for about a week to 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month. Although acute bronchitis is usually not considered a serious problem, one 1999 study reported that a third ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Part II: Facing death, humility, and shame
By Adam Frey , Health ExpertGood day everyone, This is the second part of my story and by next week it should be all caught... Read more »
Just In: Avastin Moves Closer To Full Approval; Cancer Rates, Deaths Decline
By PJ Hamel , Health ExpertAvastin, a drug given conditional FDA approval for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer last... Read more »
Is Breast Cancer Curable?
By PJ Hamel , Health ExpertIs there a more poignant question coming from the lips of a breast cancer survivor than this: "Am... Read more »
Hormone Therapy FAQs: How Do Hormones Fit Into Breast Cancer Treatment?
By PJ Hamel , Health ExpertQ. I was diagnosed with DCIS, and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist says... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy newborn baby has been spitting up and vomiting a lot after feeding. Is this a sign of reflux,... Read more »
Health Guide
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic TestsChest X-Rays. In a small percentage of cases, a routine chest x-ray reveals the first signs of lung cancer. Usually, however, symptoms of existing lung cancer, such as coughing, chest... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
About The DiseaseNon-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) include three cell types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. In the early stages, surgery can treat all... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms
Lung cancer is unlikely to produce symptoms until the disease is advanced. When symptoms develop, they may result from the lung tumor itself, from its effects on tissues outside the lung, or... Read more »Lung cancer
...effects. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of lung cancer (particularly if you smoke). Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Symptoms
The onset of Hodgkin's disease symptoms is highest during late winter months, with lymph node enlargement usually being the first sign. Lymph nodes may be enlarged in the following... Read more »
Related News
Knee arthritis linked to lung cancer
August 07, 2009Italian researchers have found that arthritis of the knee may be the first sign of non-small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer is a hard-to-treat... Read summary »
Study Sheds New Light on Lung Cancer
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a multi-institution team of researchers give key insight into genetic changes that take place in the most... Read summary »
Non-Smoking Lung Cancer
July 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot... Read summary »
Understanding Lung Cancer
November 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although it's the deadliest cancer, not all smokers are affected by lung cancer equally. Now, doctors are one step closer to... Read summary »
Lung Cancer Takes Non-Smokers Lives
September 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've never picked up a cigarette, you probably haven't worried about lung cancer -- but new research suggests even... Read summary »
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