Respiratory Disease
Childhood lung disease ups mortality risk in adulthood
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Smoking bans going global
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health ExpertGreetings! After introducing myself in my first post, I want to use this post to discuss the... Read more »
Dangers of Too Low Cholesterol: Are You at Risk?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...in deaths from trauma, cancer, hemorrhagic stroke, respiratory diseases, and infectious diseases... Read more »
Aging with Asthma Part II
By Nancy Sanker , Health Expert...and other pulmonary conditions. Asthma and other respiratory diseases are common in mature... Read more »
Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...to most of the world, but to people with chronic respiratory disease like asthma, influenza and... Read more »
It's Autumn: Do You Know Where Your Flu Shot Is Coming From?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...to most of the world, but to people with chronic respiratory disease like COPD and asthma, the... Read more »
Health Guide
Coal worker's pneumoconiosis
Coal worker's pneumoconiosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling coal dust for prolonged periods. Alternative Names Black lung disease; Pneumoconiosis ... Read more »Anxiety Disorders Associated with Migraine Disease
...significantly associated with: allergies arthritis gastrointestinal disease Migraine disease respiratory disease thyroid disease Study conclusion: "In conclusion, the current study... Read more »Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Alternative Names Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Interstitial pneumonitis - from... Read more »Pharyngitis
...cases, no organism is identified. Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months -- during respiratory disease season. It often spreads among family members. Strep throat is a... Read more »Sputum Gram stain
...is performed when there is a persistent or prolonged cough, sputum has a foul odor or unusual color, respiratory disease is suspected, or there is a generalized infection. Read more »Images
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Never too Late to Kick the Habit
May 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study proves it is never too late to quit smoking and gain back health benefits. The study finds women who quit smoking... Read summary »
CDC: Kids with asthma should get flu shot
October 02, 2008Only 3 in 10 children with asthma get a flu shot, say officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Children with asthma are more likely... Read summary »
Study: Medicaid co-pays reduce use of meds
October 03, 2008Adding even small co-pays to Medicaid prescription drug plans reduces the use of medications in patients with chronic conditions, according to a new... Read summary »
Family history of asthma boosts odds 6 times
April 28, 2009Adults who have a family history of asthma are up to six times more likely to develop the disease than others, a new study has found. Research on... Read summary »
Study: Bipolar disorder raises death risk from other illnesses
February 01, 2009University of Washington researchers have found that people who suffer from bipolar disorders have a higher risk of death from a medical illness than... Read summary »
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