Respiratory Health: Causes & Risks

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  • Nasal cavity cancer, paranasal sinus and: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    06/18/08, Healthwise

    Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity.

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  • Cystic Fibrosis - Cause

    06/26/07, Healthwise

    Cystic fibrosis occurs when a child inherits a gene from both parents. This gene is called a cystic fibrosis transmembrane gene, and it codes for a protein called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR). CFTR causes problem

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  • Cystic Fibrosis - What Increases Your Risk

    06/26/07, Healthwise

    Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder. Specifically, cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease. This means that to get the disease, you must inherit the defective gene from both parents. Keep in mind:

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  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Cause

    03/18/08, Healthwise

    Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by inhaling carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete burning of fuels. It may build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas such as cars, houses, or buildings.

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  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - What Increases Your Risk

    03/18/08, Healthwise

    Most risk factors for carbon monoxide poisoning are ones that you can control and change. For example, to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide in a home:

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  • Acute Bronchitis - Cause

    07/23/08, Healthwise

    Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. It is more common during the winter months and often develops after an upper respiratory illness such as influenza (flu) or a cold caused by a virus such as coronavirus, adenovirus, or a

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  • Acute Bronchitis - What Increases Your Risk

    07/23/08, Healthwise

    The following factors increase your risk for acute bronchitis.

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