Results for "Pulmonology and Asthma"

Better Me
Why Won’t My Cough Go Away? What Causes a Persistent Cough
If you have a cough, there’s a good chance that a common cold or some other type of respiratory infection caused it. These coughs may linger after your...
April 03
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Why Am I Spitting Up Blood? What It Could Mean for Your Health
Seeing blood when you cough or spit can be scary. Even a little blood can make your heart beat fast and make you think of the worst.  Coughing or spitting...
March 01
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Salt Therapy Rooms: Do They Really Help Allergies or Asthma?
Trendy salt therapy rooms are showing up in wellness centers, spas and even shopping malls. You might see them promoted as a natural way to relieve allergies,...
February 24
Better Me
What to Do When a Child Is Struggling to Breathe
Seeing your child struggle to breathe can be scary. Whether symptoms come on all at once or get worse over time, you may not know what to do.  Some breathing...
February 15
Better Me
Shortness of Breath After Flu or COVID? What’s Normal and When to Worry
Viruses like the flu or COVID-19 can take a toll on your body. Even after your fever is gone and most of the sniffles have cleared, you might notice something...
January 22
Advise Me
Wildfire Smoke and Cold Air: A Double Threat to Your Lungs
If you live in places like Arizona, Colorado or Wyoming, where wildfire smoke drifts through during the same months that temperatures drop, your lungs...
December 19
Better Me
How Changing Seasons Can Affect Your Child’s Health
Have you noticed that your child seems to get sick when the seasons change? When outdoor temperatures and pollen levels go up and down and your daily routine...
December 19
Advise Me
Breathe Easy: Indoor Air Hacks to Stay Healthy This Winter
When temperatures drop, you probably spend more time indoors. Cozy blankets, hot drinks and a warm fire feel comforting, but the air inside your home might...
December 18
Teach Me
Yes, You Can Get Lung Cancer Without Smoking
You might think lung cancer only affects smokers. But thousands of people in the United States who have never smoked, not even a single cigarette in their...
October 26
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Can You Use Mullein Leaf to Detox Your Lungs? What You Should Know
If you’ve been looking for ways to “detox” your lungs or breathe easier, you may have seen mullein leaf pop up in your search results. This fuzzy-leafed...
September 22