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Diagnostics
, Lung Conditions
, Studies
on April 6, 2010
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. When you have emphysema, your body does not get the oxygen it needs, thereb...
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Allergies
, Dietary Supplements and Vitamins
, Lung Conditions
on April 30, 2009
According to a Costa Rican study, children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma.
Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization,...
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Lung Conditions
on April 29, 2009
The American Lung Association (ALA) has just released the State of the Air 2009 report card on air quality, ranking cities most affected by outdoor air pollution. Click here to see where your city ran...
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Lung Conditions
on November 9, 2008
Are r\you suffering from cystic fibrosis? Are you looking for a support group on the internet? Checkout mdjunction.com/cystic-fibrosis.
This info was sent in by Michelle Savta, POB 200067, Pittsburgh...
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Lung Conditions
on October 22, 2008
November is COPD Awareness Month.
Even though Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. it is not well-known and it is under reported on.
More than ...
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Allergies
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, Kid's Health
, Lung Conditions
, Studies
on October 6, 2008
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The famous Mediterranean diet (rich in cereals, wine, fruits, nuts, legumes and whole grains, fish and olive oil, and low in dairy, meat, junk food and fa...
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Functional Foods
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on September 16, 2008
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My favorite cruciferous veggie - broccoli - has already been linked to various health benefits. It is already known to have anti-cancer properties...
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Lung Conditions
on September 13, 2008
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sean LockeThe American Thoracic Society has reviewed and compiled some of the most detailed and well annotated websites on cystic fibrosis providing educational ...
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, Lung Conditions
, Studies
, Treatment
on December 26, 2007
A new study suggests that increased intake of dietary fiber (from cereal and fruit sources) may be able to boost lung health and could reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....
