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  • Acute Bronchitis

    Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…

  • man with allergies outside blowing his nose, allergic to trees in background

    Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)

    Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or…

  • young boy using spacer and mask with asthma inhaler

    Asthma

    Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…

  • Asthma in Kids

    Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.

  • Children's OTC Cough & Cold Medicine: Dos and Don'ts

    Learn the dos and don’ts for safely giving your child over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines.

  • Lung Symptoms

    Chronic Bronchitis

    Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most…

  • young caring mother kissing sick daughter in head

    Combat Cold and Flu Season

    Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your…

  • A doctor in a white lab coat with a stethoscope places a Band-Aid on the upper arm of a patient who just received a flu vaccine.

    Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines

    The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu is with the flu vaccine. Read our complete guide and…

  • A woman is coughing on her bed. Finding the best cough suppressant can be a challenge.

    Cough Medicine: Understanding Your OTC Options

    Over-the-counter cough suppressants can be used to treat some coughs that are interfering with your sleep or activities, but not…

  • Doctor listens to the lung of a young girl with croup cough using a stethoscope

    Croup

    Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

    Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes mucous and sweat glands to behave abnormally. It can lead to damage…

  • Echinacea flowers next to a cup of tea made from them

    Echinacea: What Should I Know About It?

    Echinacea is a flowering plant also called coneflower. It is a popular herbal remedy used to prevent or treat symptoms…

  • A woman with brown hair wearing orange gloves and standing outside by fall leaves blows her nose into a white tissue.

    Fall Allergies: Seasonal Causes and Symptoms

    Seasonal fall allergies can be characterized by many symptoms and causes. Click here to learn about what’s causing your runny…

  • Older adult getting a flu shot

    Flu Myths

    The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy.

  • A mother and two young children lie in bed blowing their noses. Flu symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for symptoms of the common cold and vice versa. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses.

    Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms

    The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they…

  • Young woman wearing a mask to protect from getting H1N1 influenza

    H1N1 Influenza

    H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…

  • Male patient holding a bloody tissue in one hand and medicine in the other hand

    Health Care Workers and Tuberculosis

    Health care workers are exposed to many diseases, including tuberculosis. They need to know how to prevent, recognize, and treat…

  • A woman pressing on her chest due to heartburn pain

    Heartburn

    Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It…

  • A girl using her metered-does asthma inhaler

    How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler

    A metered dose inhaler is a prescription to treat respiratory problems.

  • Female doctor examines X-ray of a patient’s lungs

    Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs.

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