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How Can Pneumonia Become So Deadly?

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Pneumonia is an infection of your lungs caused by specific types of bacteria, viruses or fungi. In normal situations, your body can easily filter out these harmful microorganisms and stop infections from even reaching your lungs. However, sometimes your body will fail to do this and you can develop pneumonia. You can also develop this …

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How to Stop a Cold Before It Gets Started

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There is nothing like a cold to dampen the mood and ruin fun plans. That feeling of dread accompanied by a scratchy throat, itchy eyes, congestion, or a runny nose is not an enjoyable one. Thankfully, there are a few surefire ways to stop a cold before it gets started. Read on for preventative methods …

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Breathing Techniques for Children

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If your child suffers from asthma, it is important to know how to best help your child in the case of an attack. When your child has an asthma attack, their breathing patterns will change. Often, they start breathing at a rapid rate, which increases their anxiety levels. In order to reduce their anxiety, regulating …

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Common Causes for Shortness of Breath

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Breathing is an important part of everyday life. Every cell in our body depends on this subtle, but vital function. Unfortunately, some may experience frequent problems with breathing and even shortness of breath. According to the CDC, almost 16% of American experience breathing problems. For some, breathing problems are only acute – meaning short term. …

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Asthma and Pregnancy

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Asthma is the most common, potentially serious medical condition to complicate pregnancy. Well-controlled asthma is not associated with significant risk to the mother or the fetus. However, uncontrolled asthma can cause serious complications to the mother. However, asthma can be controlled by careful medical management and avoidance of known triggers, so asthma should not be …

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When Should You Be Worried About Exercise Induced Asthma?

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A strong, healthy body is one your best proactive defenses against disease. While exercising can cause shortness of breath in anyone, some people experience asthma episodes. During instances like these, you may have respiratory difficulty that is triggered by aerobic exercise that lasts for several minutes. The muscle bands around the airways respond to changes …

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Can Asthma Be Cured?

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Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the airways, causing symptoms like chronic cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. When you have asthma, not only do your airways become narrow, but it also produces more mucus, which makes it extremely difficult for you to breathe. Although asthma cannot be cured, its symptoms can still be …

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Asthma Proofing Your Home

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If you suffer from allergies, take control of triggers and allergens by asthma proofing your home to perfection.If you suffer from allergies, take control of triggers and allergens by asthma proofing your home to perfection. Bedroom Bed and bedding. Cover pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-mite proof covers. Wash sheets, pillowcases, cover comforters, and …

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Common Causes of Chronic Coughing

A chronic cough is way more than just an annoyance. A chronic cough can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted for days. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. Causes of chronic coughs can create symptoms that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks …

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Can Kids Still Play Sports With Asthma?

Although asthma causes breathing problems and can be very dangerous, it does not mean your child cannot play sports. Being active and playing sports can be a great idea if your child has asthma. Why? Because it can help the lungs get stronger, so they will work better. Even with asthma, your child can enjoy …

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