Bronchitis, which is defined as “an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed,” consists of two types: acute and chronic. Acute is caused by the same viruses that are responsible for colds and flus, while chronic typically occurs a result of cigarette smoking—although air pollution, dust […]
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Many of us continue to feel congested without having the flu, or allergies to the most common irritants (i.e., pet dander and pollen). Here are six stuffy reasons why you’re still chronically congested.
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Luckily, today a vaccine is available and children can be immunized starting at 2-months of age and continue until the child is about 5 or 6-years-old. However, older children, teens, and adults can be at risk if their immunizations fade.
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When stricken with cough and cold, most of us assume to be back to our bright eye, bushy-tailed selves within about a week’s time. However, scientists from the University of Georgia in Athens are cautioning sickies to have some patience. It seems the common cough takes about three weeks to clear up! The study was […]
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