Chronic cough – What causes it

Chronic cough – What causes it

Cough is rather a symptom than a disease. It is therefore important that coughs are not neglected. An occasional cough is good as it helps clear the air passages of foreign matter, insignificant infections, and other irritants.
Ruth Rodriguez
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What are Symbicort inhalers

What are Symbicort inhalers

Symbicort inhalers are generally prescribed to patients above 12 years of age and whose asthma has not yielded or responded to more conventional forms of treatment. These inhalers contain a corticosteroid budesonide to reduce the inflammation of the bronchi and long acting Beta 2 adrenergic agonist Formoterol for relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi so that they open wider, making breathing easier.
Ruth Rodriguez
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Spiriva alternatives to treat COPD

Spiriva alternatives to treat COPD

When you are suffering from COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Spiriva is a drug that is widely recommended. It is the brand name for tiotropium, which is advised for patients suffering from bronchitis or asthma as well.
Ruth Rodriguez
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Pneumonia – Risk factors and classification

Pneumonia – Risk factors and classification

Before the advent of antibiotics, pneumonia claimed many lives. Antibiotics have, at least, tamed and subdued it; however, there are segments of the population who are vulnerable to and people do die of pneumonia.
Maria Diaz
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How to deal with itchy skin

How to deal with itchy skin

You may be suffering from itchy skin because of a number of reasons. From a flea bite to severe conditions like psoriasis, itchy skin can be caused by different medical conditions.
Ruth Rodriguez
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Benefits of an elliptical

Benefits of an elliptical

An elliptical machine simulates the non-impact walking stance by being a stationary exercising machine. The elliptical machine’s most striking feature is that it provides a weight bearing for both the legs.
Victor Walker
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Elliptical machine parts you should know

Elliptical machine parts you should know

An elliptical machine/trainer is crafted and designed with the focus of helping people work out easily without having a harsh impact on joints. This article lists out some of the key parts about this machine, typically the four main elements that every trainer of an elliptical machine should know.
Andy Jackson
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Things your pain management doctor won’t tell you

Things your pain management doctor won’t tell you

Pain clinics are quite useful when it comes to healing many chronic health issues. However, there could be some information that few doctors tend to either skip or forget to inform the patients.
Maria Diaz
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