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The Ancient Lung Fish
Evolution has not affected the Lung Fish and their internal organs have not changed for millions of years.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.
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Air Quality in Manhattan
An introduction for an article by the American Lung Association that answers questions about air quality in Manhattan after the September 11, disaster.
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Lung Reduction Surgery
Lung Reduction Surgery, although a drastic measure, may be an option for some sufferers of severe emphysema.
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When In Doubt, Check it Twice
Pneumonia doesn't take long to set in. A simple mistake can cause drastic trauma.
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Lungs Coloring Page
Perfect for a unit study on the human body. Simple coloring sheet.
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires medications and other treatments to overcome its limitations.
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Fruit and Vegs Deter Lung Cancer
Over 90 percent of lung cancer is caused by cigarette smoking. However, three servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day may protect smokers' lungs from carcinogens.
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Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that gets worse over time. What causes emphysema? Cigarette Smoking is the number one cause of emphysema.
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Antioxidents Shown to Improve Lung Function
Science has not proven what non-traditional medicine has known for years. Antioxidents can improve lung function. Find out the possibilities.
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Common Drugs Can Cause Lung Problems
French researchers have identified over 300 common medications that can cause respiratory problems. Find out if the medications you are taking are on this list, and what you can do.
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Lung Reduction Surgery Too Risky for Some
The National Emphysema Treatment Trial has stopped enrolling certain high risk patients in their program, following research findings which show an extremetly high mortality rate. Learn who shouldn't have this surgery and what it means for the emphysema patient.
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Mental Black Lung
Depression may be the equivalent of black lung disease. If so, why aren't we finding and rooting out the actual causes?
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Occupational Lung Disease
Occupational lung diseases are a serious problem for workers in certain industries and job settings. Learn more about how these illnesses work to destroy lung function.
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October is Healthy Lung Month!
A basic overview of asthma including a list of common myths.
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Amazon Rain Forest
The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.
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Phillips, Craig & Dean Review
Phillips, Craig, & Dean release their 11th album, on INO Records, and it's straight-up, exuberant worship, aptly named "Top of My Lungs," produced by Nathan Nockels.
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A Natural Way to Improve Breathing (Part 2)
A continuation of the discussion in Part 1, of the benefits of breathing exercises for the COPD sufferer. Includes several suggested exercises.
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A Rare Risk with Acupuncture
Using a skilled and experienced practitioner of acupuncture will protect you against rare adverse effects of this treatment, such as pneumothorax (a collapsed lung).
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A Simple At-Home Breathing Test
Most physical exams don't include breathing tests. Here's a simple, at-home test you can use to tell if you need to insist that your doctor do more extensive testing.
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Asthmatic Bronchitis - Part One
What happens when Asthmatic Bronchitis strikes? This personal experience story will describe the progression of the condition and how to help reduce its effects.
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Beating the Cold
Winter brings respiratory problems for many people. Here are some tips to make winter more bearable for you and your family, as well as help prevent common temperature related problems.
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Breathe deeply...
How to breathe is as important as where.
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Go ahead, let him go to camp!
Instead of saying "No" to summer camp, consider a camp for children with asthma.
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I'm Almost Ready to Quit Smoking (Part I)
This article will help you out with the first few steps of quitting smoking forever. We'll do a two part series, covering preparation this week, and hypnosis and the final steps next week.
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Ian McShane has 3 animated roles
Deadwood voice actor to voice 3 roles in upcoming movies: Capt. Hook (Shrek 3), Tai Lung (Kung-Fu Panda), and Coraline.
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LAM: A Rare, Fatal Disease
For women suffering with the rare, incurable lung disease Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), daily life can be challenging.
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Oxygen, fat burning and your body
How does oxygen works on your body to makes you heathier and burn more fat.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 37
As you move into your last 4 weeks of pregnancy, your baby will be able to make various head movements and now has a definite sleep-wake cycle.
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TCM and The Internal Organs
The use of organ names to relate to Chinese medical terms can cause confusion. What Kidney, Spleen, Heart, Liver and Lung mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine Terminology
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The Problems of Prematurity: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Basic information on respiratory distress syndrome (RSD).
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Winterize Yourself - Dealing with Cold Weather Sensibly
We winterize our cars when the temperature drops, but do we winterize ourselves to protect us against these extremes. Here are some suggestions to make winter more bearable.
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"Ebola With Wings" : The New TB Outbreak
An old disease is making a comeback and doing it with a vengence. Tuberculosis is on the rise world wide and no country is exempt from this outbreak.
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A Safer Cigarette?
Is there such a thing as a cigarette that is better for your lungs?
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A Very Special Gentleman
Tribute to a fellow cancer patient.
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Asthma - Symptoms and Their Control
Asthma is thought of by many as being a bothersome problem, not one which is a serious medical condition. In this article, this myth will be exposed, and several methods of controlling its symptoms will be discussed. This is the first of a four part series on Asthma.
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Asthma Treatments
Common Asthma medications are discussed in this article, as well as new treatments which are becoming available.
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Beginning the Battle to Breathe
This article is the beginning of a journey of a couple who have just learned that emphysema, COPD, has entered their life.
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Cancer Screening: When Should it be Considered?
Cancer screening procedures developed in response to the need for an early diagnosis of cancer when treatment methods are more successful. This article provides current recommendations for screening.
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Childhood Asthma Linked to Vaccinations
Researchers have found links between common childhood vaccinations and several illnesses including childhood asthma.
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Christiaan Barnard - The World's Heart Doctor
Instant fame greeted Dr. Christiaan Barnard when he performed the first human heart transplant in 1967. Barnard spent the rest of his remarkable life on the world's center stage.
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Cystic Fibrosis: Meet Jamie Hadden
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For Love of Life
The extraordinary life journey of an extraordinary woman.
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Good Gums Equal Better Health
Good dental hygiene may prevent chronic lung diseases and a form of diabetes.
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Happy Great American Smokeout Day
Today is the 24th Annual Great American Smokeout. Why not join in and reward yourself.
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Heavy Breathing - Sexuality and the COPD Patient
Does sexual activity increase breathing problems in the COPD patient? Here are the facts that answer that question.
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How Many Tests Do You Need?
After all the scans have been read, the doctors have decided Mom has porphyria!
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IMPORTANT RECALL and Safer Cigarette Update
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
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Kicking the Smoking Habit-Part Two
Getting ready to quit.
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Let the Buyer Beware!!
Don't be fooled by slick advertising. Find out the real facts about Medicare payments for inhalers and other prescription medications.
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