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My daughter is having whooping cought. Could it be due to passive smoke?

My daughter has the whooping cough. No one else at her daycare has it. Could it be due to passive smoking as my husband is a chain smoker?
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How long does childhood asthma last?

My son is 5 years old and has asthma. The doctor says in most cases with age, asthma gets better. How long does it usually last?
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What are the symptoms of detecting a pulmonary disorder?

I have a history of lung cancer in my family. My father, his brother and my grandfather had lung cancer. How can I do my best to protect my lungs?
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Can a musical instrument like the flute help my son engage his lung muscles better?

My son had suffered a severe bout of pneumonia when he was 3 years old and ever since we have been trying various activities to strengthen his lung muscles. Can I also try instruments...
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Can albuterol cause side effects like drowsiness?

My mother has recently been diagnosed with asthma. The doctor has prescribed albuterol for her. She feels very drowsy. Could it be due to the medication?
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How can I check how well my lungs are functioning?

Are there any tests that can help in determining the performance of my lungs?
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Will my rheumatic disease also weaken my lung muscles?

I am suffering from a rheumatic disorder that causes pain in my muscles and joints. I recently find my breathing heavy as well. Could the rheumatic disease also weaken my lung...
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Can honey cause respiratory infections?

When my brother and I were little, my mom avoided giving us honey out of fear of it causing a respiratory infection. Is there anything that supports this belief?
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Can putting on weight cause pressure on my lungs?

I have recently put on a lot of weight and I can actually feel my breathing becoming heavy. Is it just my weight or could it be a sign of some problem?
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Is there a treatment for bronchitis in acupuncture?

My son is suffering from bronchitis, which he gets chronically, and we are giving him the best possible treatment. The medications are working, and he's almost done with his steroids...
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Can breathing exercise in yoga help treat asthma?

My son was diagnosed with asthma two years ago. Can yoga breathing exercises help treat it? Do you have an recommendations?
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How does blowing a balloon help in better breathing pattern?

My son's respiratory therapist asked him to blow balloons to improve his breathing. How would it help? Would it strain his airways in anyway?
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I feel like I'm wheezing and it's triggering a cough. Can it be something serious?

I feel like I'm wheezing when I breathe. I hear it in my voice and also feel it in my chest. It keeps making me cough. Could it be sign of something serious?
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I am having some chest pain when I breathe. What could It be?

For the last couple of days I am feeling a sore type of pain and a tightness in the chest whenever I breathe. It isn't severe but it is noticeable. I've never had allergies before,...
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Severe Pneumonia

My 22 yr old brother was recently diagnosed with having stage 4 pneumonia. Is this in any way treatable? I don't want to cause false hope and I do believe a doctors, like you...
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I feel breathless running on the treadmill. Does it mean my heart is weak?

I feel extremely breathless when I run on the treadmill or do other exercises. Is this an indication that my heart is weak?
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What is the treatment for hypopnea syndrome?

My mother has recently developed hypopnea, and it's beginning to worry me. Is there any treatment for this?
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My son is having breathing issues after exercising. What could be wrong?

My son is 8 years old, and yesterday after running around, he was wheezing so badly that I had to take him to the pediatrician to help him. They gave him a nebulizer treatment,...
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My father recently had bypass surgery. Does he need respiratory therapy?

My father is 72 years old and recently had bypass surgery. Will he require respiratory therapy?
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Can underwater swimming help my son overcome asthma?

My son has been suffering from asthma since childhood. Can swimming underwater, to practice holding his breath, help in improving his asthma?
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