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Occupational asthma is a lung disease in which the airways overreact to dust, vapors, gases, smoke or fumes that exist in the workplace.
Did you know that fingernails grow faster than toenails? Or, that nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter?
About half of people with nail problems have fungal infections. For some of these people, antifungal medications may help.
If you’re heading out of town, and you or your child has allergies or asthma, proper planning can help you keep sneezes, sniffles, wheezing and attacks under control.
Roughly one person in four has some kind of allergy. The most common is "allergic rhinitis," which includes seasonal hay fever and year-round allergies to dust, animal dander, mold and some foods.
As you age, you should check with your health care provider about any allergy medications you take and make sure you are up to date on your shots.
A short glossary of asthma terms.
Some treatment programs teach problem drinkers to reduce their drinking, an approach that appeals to people who otherwise might not seek treatment.
Find out more about this degenerative disease of the brain by taking this quiz.
Answer this one: What is the most common cause of anemia?
Learning about HPV can help you avoid infection and seek treatment, if necessary.
Although some behavior problems can be attributed to normal child development, some require professional help.
Most of the time, however, a cold passes in a week, with or without the use of antibiotics. Taking these drugs does not help you get better faster. In fact, it can create problems.
If you are having problems with back pain, shin splints, knees or hips, look to your feet. Although these ailments might seem totally unrelated to one another, they can sometimes be linked to problems that start with your feet and how they're built, foot experts say.
Doctors and physical therapists say people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints.
Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. Although the most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver, for about 10 percent of people with ascites, the cause is cancer.
College can pose challenges for the student with asthma. New and unfamiliar living quarters, school and social stresses, and other factors can trigger a flare-up.
It's important to understand common terms used in asthma management.
By recognizing the early warning signs and talking with your health care provider, you can help keep little flare-ups from turning into big ones.
Research shows that informed, supportive teachers and staff can play a big role in helping students manage their asthma.
When the weather turns cold, it's a good idea to move your workout indoors.
You may be wondering what questions the provider will ask or what tests and exams your child will need.
Your new inhaler is better for the environment and just as good for your asthma as your old inhaler.
Try to breathe evenly while chewing. If you begin feeling short of breath, take a break between bites.
If you think you may have allergies, talk with your health care provider about getting tested.
ADD can have a significant social impact on a person's life, affecting relationships in the family and on the job.
If allergies bother you in the fall, you’re most likely sensitive to one or more molds, weeds, trees or grasses.
Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have risen steadily to affect nearly 10 million women (and 1 million men).
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