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Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for… respiratory disease The symptoms of occupational respiratory disease vary. They depend on your work setting, type of disease, and state of health. Smoking can worsen…

A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… is treatable. If your cough is due to allergies, your doctor can treat your allergies with medicine. If it is caused by smoking, you should quit smoking. If your cough is triggered by…

ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity… Exposure to environmental toxins—such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings Maternal drug use, alcohol use, or smoking during pregnancy Premature birth Although many…

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most… nearly always produces mucus. The cough is also associated with wheezing (while breathing) and shortness of breath. What causes chronic bronchitis? Cigarette smoking is the…

Shortness of breath happens when you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be caused by asthma, lung… caused by many things, including: Asthma Other lung diseases (including emphysema, which is a lung disease that is most often caused by smoking) Heart failure…

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. It can cause changes in… controlled are more likely to get diabetic neuropathy. Men are more likely to have diabetic neuropathy than women. High cholesterol levels and smoking also increase…

A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,… or flu virus. Some of the more serious causes of sore throat include tonsillitis, strep throat, and mononucleosis (mono). Other causes include smoking, mouth breathing…

Atherosclerosis is a plaque build-up in your arteries… What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis causes plaque to collect in your arteries. (Plaque is made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other things naturally found in your blood. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to…

Vaginitis is a medical term to describe inflammation of the vagina… Vaginitis is a common condition that affects many women at some point in their lives. Understanding vaginitis symptoms and treatment options can help you manage discomfort, prevent complications, and know when to seek…

Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease… What is small vessel disease? Small vessel disease is a condition that affects the tiny arteries in your heart. It is caused when these…

Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow… What is leukemia? Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells help your body fight infections. Inside your bones is a substance called bone marrow. This is where the blood cells…

A transient ischemic attack is a type of stroke. It is often called a warning stroke because it increases the… What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke. It is considered a warning stroke. During this type of…

Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive… What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive juices,…