Does your child cry wolf when they are “hurt”? It’s hard to know sometimes when your child is being overly dramatic or are truly hurt/sick.
According to ChicagoTribune.com, there are five avoidable, minor infractions can truly jeopardize our children’s health.
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If you are located in the southwest, gulf coast region of our country, then you are probably speaking with a lawyer about a potential lawsuit, concerning the health effects the Deepwater Horizon oil spill may cause.
Several concerns are raising about fisherman, workers, shrimpers and oyster-man who are going to be taking part in the clean-up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Many are asking what are the health risks for humans when it comes to an oil spill?
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What is causing that cough? You’ve been coughing for weeks and can’t figure out what it could be. You may wonder if it’s a cold or something more serious. We’re here to help you figure that out.
Health.com has done their research to find some answers:
* Asthma/Allergies- asthma is a chronic lung disease where the airways can become inflamed, and swell up so breathing is difficult. Allergic reactions can trigger an asthma attack
* COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)- happens when airways/air sacs are inflamed, or damaged by the production of excess mucus…mostly caused by smoking…most common after age 45
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Allergies are such a downer and so hard to pinpoint – not to mention to get rid of. Thankfully, Health.com has provided several ways to keep allergies at bay inside your home:
* Utilize A/C or air purifier with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
* Air out the house and keep as dry as possible.
* Vacuum and dust twice a week. If possible use a HEPA vacuum which will remove dust-mite particles and pollen (wear a mask)
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