Respiratory Health: Prevention
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Prevention
08/09/06, HealthwiseRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is easy to catch (highly contagious). It is common for children to develop viral infections such as RSV if they are often exposed to infected people and have not built up immunity. There is n
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Prevention
03/28/06, HealthwiseThe best way to prevent infection with hantaviruses is to avoid contact with rodents and their droppings. The majority of cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) have occurred in the southwestern region of the United States.
Tuberculosis (TB) - Prevention
05/16/07, HealthwiseActive tuberculosis (TB) is an infection that is spreading in a person's body, and it is very contagious.
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Pneumonia - Prevention
04/02/07, HealthwiseThere are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia.
Are We Ready for Super-Resistant Bugs?
04/14/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe American Medical Association and consumer and scientific groups fear that use of this powerful antibiotic in cattle may spur the development of…
TB: Easier to Diagnose, Harder to Treat
11/07/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityDespite the progress made in the U.S. to control TB, the disease remains an enormous health problem around the world. In 2000 8.3 million new cases…
Eliminating the Threat of Mold
04/09/07, Ask Dr. MaoIn your environment, improper construction such as poorly sealed windows, poor drainage in the landscaping, and below-ground rooms can all contribute…
Clean Clothes and the Toxins They Hide
09/07/07, Ask Dr. MaoTraditional dry cleaning makes use of a chemical solvent, called perchloroethylene, to remove stains. The chemical residue of this solvent is toxic to…
Get Ready for Flu Season
10/21/07, DrWeil.comKeep in mind that influenza is not just a bad cold. It means a few days of misery with aching, chills and fever. Worse, the flu can lead to pneumonia.
Prevention and Management of COPD
02/22/08, Johns Hopkins UniversityCOPD results from inflammation in the lungs caused by inhalation of noxious or toxic particles or gases. It limits the amount of air that can be…
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