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Health Effects From Breathing Cat Urine
Does breathing cat urine have any effects on your health?cat image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comYou love your pet, but with pets come accidents or bad habits. Pet stains can be difficult to remove. Worse than the stains are the odors that may accompany them. Cat urine has a......More...
Pleural Infection: What We Need to Know but Don't
The rising incidence and mortality of empyema highlights a need for better understanding of the disease and more effective strategies in its diagnosis and treatment....More...
Sarah's Story: Dealing With the Emotions From COPD-Related Information
Good-Health AttitudeSupport Groups and Social Support...More...
The State of the Air Many Breathe Is a Sorry State
Three out of every four Americans now breathe air so dirty it threatens the health of children, the elderly, and even outdoor joggers....More...
Parts of the Lungs
The lungs are organs responsible for gas exchange. When you inhale, air rushes into the lungs and sends oxygen to the blood; the lungs are also the path for removal of carbon dioxide. The lungs are an integral part of the body, and the oxygen provided by the lungs facilitates life. Knowing the parts...More...
Fliers Warned About Tuberculosis
CDC warns travelers on two recent flights about a passenger with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB)....More...
Smoke Inhalation
Information on smoke inhalation, the number one cause of death related to fires....More...
Can a Surgical Mask Protect You from SARS?
Separating Fact from Fiction about Surgical Masks and SARS...More...
Early vs Late Tracheotomy: Does Timing Prevent Pneumonia in ICU Patients?
The timing of tracheotomy may not lower the risk for pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU, according to a recent trial. Dr. Andy Shorr offers his perspective in this video blog....More...
Demographic, Clinical, and Lab Parameters of Cystic Fibrosis
How have clinical outcomes in cystic fibrosis differed between the last two decades?...More...
Smoking Pot May Damage Lungs
Smoking one marijuana joint may impair airflow as much as smoking up to five cigarettes at once, a New Zealand study shows....More...
Prognostic Value of Alveolar Volume in Systolic Heart Failure
Is alveolar volume a predictor of heart failure outcomes?...More...
Mesothelioma: Symptoms and Causes
WebMD explains mesothelioma, a deadly cancer, including symptoms and causes....More...
How Does Nicotine Affect the Lungs
IntroductionAccording to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 87 percent of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes. The most active ingredient in cigarettes is nicotine. Nicotine is an alkaloid substance that is naturally found in the tobacco plant. In small doses the......More...
New Programs, Conference Coverage, Journal Articles, and CME
What's new on Medscape Pulmonary Medicine?...More...
What are White Blood Cells (WBCs)?
White blood cells (WBCs) are an important part of the immune system. What types of blood cells are WBCs and what is their function?...More...
Are Shallow Rivers Safe?
There are several things you should keep in mind to stay safe when you're close to a river no matter how shallow or deep it is. Thick vegetation, a soft bottom, unpredictable flooding or extreme temperatures can still make a shallow river dangerous. Remember that it only takes a few inches of water ...More...
The Indoor Air and Asthma: The Role of Cat Allergens
Teasing out the contaminants of indoor air can be tricky. Learn more about cat dander and its effects on respiratory health....More...
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