Third, once someone has started smoking, attempts to stop mayprecipitatewithdrawal symptoms such as headaches, nausea, anxiety and weight gain. Wartime promotion The tobacco companies weren't the only purveyors of tobacco. Over the course of World War I,cigarettes supplanted pipesas the most popul...
This adorable, super-soft, gigantic 11" x 10" x 4" plush lung plush is perfect for cuddlin', and makes a great gift for someone who can't stop talking, singing, or anyone who needs some extra breathing power. Handmade with recycled plastic bottle ...
To do chest percussion for someone you know: Clap on the person’s chest wall over the part of the lung to be drained for about 3–5 minutes. This helps move mucus into the larger airways. Encourage the person to cough or huff forcefully to get the mucus out of the lungs. ...
"An important aspect of obesity is how it affects lung volume," explains Jorge Moreno, MD, a Yale Medicine obesity medicine specialist. "If someone is obese, they can't always get a full breath or full volume into their lungs, which can create breathing problems." Specifically, extra abdomi...
leading to shortness of breath and worsening of disorders likeasthmaand COPD,” says Kotloff. Even household solvents, such as bleach, ammonia, air fresheners and furniture and floor polish, can trigger an asthma-like response regardless of whether or not someone has sensitive airways, especially...