Browse Category: Respiratory
Published: November 20, 2008
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but not sure you're ready to take the plunge? Do you know someone who wants to quit but can't quite seem to make the break? Today is November 20th, the Great American Smokeout, and it's an opportunity to join with literally millions of other smokers in saying "no thanks" to cigarettes for 24 hours. Even though we all know that smoking is "bad" for us, just exactly how bad is it? The number (and the severity) of long-term health problems related to smoking may surprise you.
Published: November 20, 2008
If you suffer from lung cancer, or know someone who does, you’re well aware what a painful and life-changing disease it is. And you’re not alone. Over 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. But while lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in the United States, there is hope for recovery. Let’s take a look at lung cancer – from diagnosis to treatment, and beyond.
Published: November 06, 2008
You know that air pollution and smog is bad for the environment and partly responsible for the disappearing ozone layer, but did you also know that it can be bad for your health? There is a growing amount of evidence that air pollution and smog have many effects on the human body that were not suspected until recently. One such effect is an increased risk for blood clots. Keep reading for more information on this dangerous – and even deadly – connection.
Published: October 26, 2008
Asthma attacks can be serious and scary. It is very important to reduce asthma triggers to help reduce the occurrence of asthma attacks. Learn the secret to reducing the risk of asthma attacks naturally!
Published: October 20, 2008
If you’ve got a smoking or tobacco addiction, you probably already know that giving up nicotine is one of the most beneficial things that you can do for your health -- both immediately and over the long term. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most difficult things to do. The addictive nature of nicotine makes giving up cigarettes and chewing tobacco seem impossible. But not all hope is lost for those who want to quit smoking. If you’re ready to give quitting a try, take a moment and check out the following stop-smoking tips.
Published: September 22, 2008
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes is a dangerous health habit. Even the tobacco industry has owned up to the claim that cigarettes are hazardous to your health. But it now looks like that same industry is working “under the radar” to target (and make money off) a new, younger audience with menthol cigarettes. This “type” of cigarette has become popular with teenagers and now the tobacco industry is being investigated as to the idea that it is taking full advantage of this trend. Let’s take a look . . .
Published: September 01, 2008
If you suffer from asthma, you may rely on prescription medication to lessen your symptoms. But there’s one particular drug out there that may actually make your asthma worse! The asthma drug, Accolate (zafirlukast), shows benefits for the first five weeks, and then becomes ineffective. Within seven weeks, the drug becomes completely ineffective and asthma symptoms worsen upon withdrawal of the drug. Keep reading for more details on this important discovery.
Published: August 14, 2008
If you smoke or chew tobacco, then you probably already know how difficult it can be to stop. Perhaps you’ve tried quitting in the past, only to return to your old habit after a few weeks, or days. Or, maybe you were smoke-free for years and started up again for one reason or another. Well, have no fear . . . several new medications and other options have come along that can help you break your nicotine habit – and for good this time! Let’s take a look . . .
Published: July 03, 2008
You probably have heard that chest pain is one of the major signs or symptoms indicating a heart attack. While it’s often a very good indication that something’s not right, chest pain isn’t always a sign of a heart condition. If you’re experiencing chest pain or a similar “heart-attack-like” sensation and it is accompanied by difficulty breathing, it could be a sign of pleurisy. What exactly is pleurisy? Is it life-threatening? What causes it? And is there any way to prevent it, or treat it? Keep reading for the answers to all of those questions – and more!
Published: June 26, 2008
Have you ever had such a hard time catching your breath that you became dizzy, flushed, and started to perspire? It’s a scary feeling – isn’t it? What you may have experienced is an asthma attack If you’re one of the 20.5 million Americans suffering from asthma, you may be able to lessen your symptoms – or even eliminate them altogether. Let’s take a look . . .
