Respiratory Health: Prevention

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Tuberculosis (TB) - Prevention
Article
05/16/07, Healthwise
Active tuberculosis (TB) is an infection that is spreading in a person's body, and it is very contagious.
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Pneumonia - Prevention
Article
04/02/07, Healthwise
There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Prevention
Article
08/09/06, Healthwise
Respiratory 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
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Prevention
Article
03/28/06, Healthwise
The 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.
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Cystic Fibrosis - Prevention
Article
06/26/07, Healthwise
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that cannot be prevented. But people who have cystic fibrosis can help prevent more serious health problems such as lung infections by:
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Acute Bronchitis - Prevention
Article
08/31/06, Healthwise
You can help prevent acute bronchitis by:
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Sinusitis - Prevention
Article
08/22/06, Healthwise
There are several ways you may reduce your chance of getting sinusitis:
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Prevention
Article
04/14/06, Healthwise
Steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning include the following:
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Prevention and Management of COPD
Expert Advice
02/22/08, Johns Hopkins University
COPD 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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Get Ready for Flu Season
Expert Advice
10/21/07, DrWeil.com
Keep 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.
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