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Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of Bronchitis
Published 01/29/2019(HealthDay News) -- Bronchitis is typically caused by a respiratory virus, and much less frequently, by a bacterial infection, the American Lung Association says.
Risk factors include having close contact with someone who has bronchitis, failure to get age-appropriate vaccinations, and exposure t...
Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots
Published 06/26/2018(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots help ease symptoms for people who have chronic allergies.
The shots contain small amounts of allergens to which the recipient reacts. After repeated exposure to the allergens, the immune system is better able to fight the things that make the person sneeze, wheez...
Got Asthma? Avoid Allergens
Published 04/21/2018SATURDAY, April 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you have asthma, it may help to reduce your exposure to allergens.
Previous research has shown that roughly two-thirds of all people with asthma also have an allergy, allergy experts say.
"What many people don't realize is that the same things that...
More Than 40% of Americans Breathe Dirty Air: Report
Published 04/18/2018WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- More than two of every five Americans reside in counties with unhealthy levels of smog and air pollution, thanks largely to the effect of global warming, health researchers report.
Ozone levels spiked in the United States in 2016, which was the nation...
COPD Patients May Breathe Easier With Tai Chi
Published 04/09/2018MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
The centuries-old practice of tai chi appears to boost the exercise capabilities and the quality of life of those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study from Chinese...
Now's the Time to Tackle Springtime Allergies
Published 03/17/2018SATURDAY, March 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- With spring allergy season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say.
"Bottom line, very few people suffer from the same allergies or symptoms," Dr. Bradley Chipps, president of the American C...