Infections & Pneumonia

26 Sep How to Dodge the Flu While You’re Flying [VIDEO]

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How to Dodge the Flu While You're Flying [VIDEO] We’re about to enter that perfect confluence of seasons that put you...

09 May The New Gold Committee Official Document

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The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD Committee) has released its 2018 edition of the Pocket Guide to...

05 Apr Don’t Fall for Bogus Flu Remedies

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We’ve talked earlier in this blog about the importance of getting a flu shot before or during flu season, especially...

22 Mar Zinc and Echinacea – Good For Your Cold?

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Zinc and Cold Symptoms In an article on the Mayo Clinic website, Brent A. Bauer, M.D. discusses whether zinc will help,...

15 Mar Did You Know the Flu Can Trigger an Asthma Attack?

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As if the flu weren’t bad enough, did you know that it also can pose an extra danger for those...

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