Browse Category: Respiratory
Published: April 08, 2008
Wow - April is a great month to remind yourself and others about all sorts of health conditions! It’s Cancer Control Month, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Month, Women’s Eye Health Month, and Sarcoidosis Month, just to name a few. Wait – Sarco-what month? If you don’t have a clue what Sarcoidosis is, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Even doctors and researchers are continually trying to learn more about this mysterious chronic disease. Let’s take a look at what they DO know . . .
Published: April 17, 2008
Are you a snorer? Perhaps you’ve snored most of your life and have now become accustomed to getting an elbow-jab in the side numerous times a night, or repeated requests to “turn over – you’re snoring!” If this sounds familiar, you may think that your nocturnal noises are a normal part of life – a nuisance to your bed partner at the very most. But what you may not know is that snoring can be an indication of a severe threat to your health!
Published: April 29, 2008
Have you ever had such a bad case of the hiccups that you physically hurt? Hiccups are never fun, but in addition to the social discomfort hiccups can cause, they can often be physically painful at times. What causes hiccups? And is there any sure-fire way to get them to stop? Can hiccups be prevented? The answers to those questions and more can be found in the following article.
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 . . .
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: 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: 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: 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: November 20, 2008
Does this sound like you? You’ve smoked on and off for years, always wanting to quit for good, but never quite being able to make the commitment to a smoke-free life. Perhaps you’ve even quit for a few months, only to go back to your same old habits. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to help you kick your smoking habit to the curb – forever.
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.
