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If You Have Asthma, You Need to Eat This Food
While most of us are aware that what we eat can help us avoid chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, new research suggests your diet can also improve—or worsen—asthma. In a clinical...
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12 Foods That Can Fight Lung Inflammation
Flaxseeds There are two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3s and omega-6s, and research suggests the human body was designed to run on an equal balance of both. When that balance tips to too...
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7 Warning Signs of a Pulmonary Embolism
What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)? A serious condition, a pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the lung. The clot usually develops in another part of the body, most...
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The Scary Truth Behind That New Car Smell
Admit it: you absolutely love the smell of your new car as you’re driving off the lot. Scientists haven’t figured out why everyone loves the smell of a new car so much—maybe it’s because people...
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My Childhood Illness Came Back After 16 Years—And Almost Killed Me
I was 20 years old, studying abroad in Spain in the midst of my junior year of college, when I almost died. No one could figure out why I couldn’t breathe—I was on my own. I realized it was up to me...
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Dust Allergy? 7 Smart Strategies to Get Rid of the Dust in Your House
Organize your closets to keep dust to a minimum Closets are a dust haven, full of tiny fibers from clothes, towels, and bedding. And every time you open the door, you whip up an invisible dust storm....
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10 Clear Signs You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma
You’re coughing during cardio Coughing and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of exercise-induced asthma, or EIB (exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or narrowing of the airways). But...
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6 Symptoms of Asthma Every Adult Should Know
You’re in your forties The peak years for the onset of asthma in adulthood are between 45 and 50, says Richard F. Lockey, MD, director of the Division of Allergy & Immunology at University of South...
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11 Foods That May Help You Breathe Better
Apples An apple a day may keep asthma away. Apples are packed with phenolic acids and flavonoids that are known for reducing inflammation in the air passageways, a common feature of both asthma and...
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7 Signs of Lung Cancer You Might Be Ignoring
Coughing up blood “Coughing up blood is never a good sign. Right then and there, go see your doctor,” says Raja Flores, MD, professor and chairman of thoracic surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at...
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Radon Testing and the 7 Key Things Every Homeowner Should Know
What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s produced by decaying uranium. It’s present in nearly all soils, and very low levels of radon are found in the air we breathe every...
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12 Surprising Asthma Triggers You Can Smartly Avoid
What is asthma? More than 25 million Americans have asthma—a condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Although the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says the exact cause of...
View ArticleI Thought I Just Had an Annoying, Nagging Cough—but It Was Actually a Severe...
With only 100,000 people affected in the United States, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, is a diagnosis that few are familiar with. The post I Thought I Just Had an Annoying, Nagging Cough—but It...
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21 Surprising Ways to Cut Down Indoor Air Pollution
Clear the air We’re spending a lot more time indoors, these days. While many people assume pollution is just an outdoor problem, your home (and office) can also be polluted. “As a society, we make...
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If You Don’t Do This While Driving, Your Commute Could Be Toxic
Unless you’re lucky enough to work from home or live a life of leisure, you’ve got some kind of daily commute. And science has already shown that commuting can make you sick. The average employee has...
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7 Home Remedies to Combat Shortness of Breath
What causes shortness of breath? The source may be minor or much more severe, says Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, a physician in integrative medicine at NorthShore University HealthSystem. “It can be as minor...
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The Scary Side Effect of Using Inhalers You Need to Know About
Using inhalers to deliver steroids (to deal with lung conditions) has long been associated with impairing the immune system’s ability to fight lung infections. Earlier this year, a study specifically...
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This Vitamin Could Cut Your Risk of Dangerous Asthma Attacks in Half
The benefits of taking a vitamin D supplement are numerous, including possibly preventing multiple sclerosis and warding off depression. Now, new research is pointing to one more reason you’ll want to...
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8 Scary Ways Your Fireplace Could Be Toxic
Wood smoke contains some nasty chemicals There are many common fire hazards in your home, but this health hazard concerns the smoke from that cozy fire. Wood smoke actually contains some pretty potent...
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Why You Might Want to Stop Taking Cough Medicine
When you have a chest infection and are coughing nonstop, the first thing you’re likely to do is reach for the cough medicine. But hold on—it may actually do more harm than good. Cough medicines are...
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