COPD and Chemical Fumes
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COPD and Household Hazards: Cleaning Products, Dust, Fireplaces, and More
webmd.com — “Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Living With COPD: Household Hazards to Avoid: Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that agg... http://bit.ly/cZCD4n
Things people at risk for COPD can do
nhlbi.nih.gov — “Quit Smoking, Avoid Exposure to Pollutants, Visit your Doctor Regularly, Avoid getting the Flu” View full resource at nhlbi.nih.gov
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RT @BreatheBarlow: It's important for #COPD sufferers to be on guard during cold & flu season. Visit http://t.co/NtHIiX9h for tips.
Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective
sciencedaily.com — “Corticosteroids do not improve survival nor alter the progression of COPD and may reduce lung symptoms as little as 20 percent. A new study found why corticosteroids do not work well for COPD patients and how additional treatment with sulforaphane -- an ingredient of broccoli and other vegetables -- can improve the effectiveness of corticosteroids.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2011 at 3:08 pm By:
#Steroids don't do much for folks with #COPD, but a chemical found in #broccoli can help. #eatyourveggies http://t.co/F0Z1csoT
Air Cleaners Buying Guide - copd - Health.com
health.com — “View this step by step guide on what to look for when buying an air purifier, and what to avoid if you've got chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies, or asthma. From HEPA to furnace filters to air purifiers, find out how to get cleaner air.” View full resource at health.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 12:41 pm By:
How to Buy the Right Air Cleaner: http://bit.ly/4Jq7Ae via @addthis
COPD and Household Hazards: Cleaning Products, Dust, Fireplaces, and More
webmd.com — “Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for the narrowing of the small bronchi, the smaller airways that carry air to the lungs. The two” View full resource at drugs.com
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Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD: -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for the n... http://bit.ly/en9euO #drug
Beekeepers Fume at Association's Endorsement of Fatal Insecticides
organicconsumers.org — “Beekeepers Fume at Association's Endorsement of Fatal Insecticides Britain's beekeepers are at war over their association's endorsement for money of four insecticides, all of them fatal to bees, made by major chemical companies.” View full resource at organicconsumers.org
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Dangerous and Sad: Rising Suicides by Chemical Fumes | Wired Science | Wired.com
wired.com — “The CDC has noticed a Japanese suicide trend creeping into the United States: self-exposure to toxic fumes. The practice is not only deadly, but also dangerous for emergency personnel. Blogger Maryn McKenna reports.” View full resource at wired.com
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On SUPERBUG: Sad trend of suicide by chemical fumes - endangers first responders also http://t.co/xthL9T1
United Farm Workers | You can’t put cancer-causing fumes back in the bottle
action.ufw.org — “United Farm Workers | You can’t put cancer-causing fumes back in the bottle” View full resource at action.ufw.org
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Some chemicals found in commercially prepared foods, such as sulfites, can also set off asthma attacks.
intelihealth.com — “Some chemicals found in commercially prepared foods, such as sulfites, can also set off asthma attacks.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
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Some chemicals found in commercially prepared foods, such as sulfites, can also set off asthma attacks. http://bit.ly/avn7st
Trying to understand our chemical exposure - Los Angeles Times
articles.latimes.com — “Our modern-day environment is loaded with man-made chemicals. We breath car exhaust, gasoline fumes and secondhand smoke, and we eat food laced with pesticides and plasticizers and cooked in pans” View full resource at articles.latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on October 12, 2010 at 6:41 pm By:
The list of man-made chemicals now found in human tissue samples is long, encompassing 212 environmental... http://fb.me/JOUdp0dD
Home Hazards
webmd.com — “Home Hazards” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on September 20, 2010 at 1:28 am By:
Hidden Home Hazards That Could Hurt Your Lungs http://bit.ly/cD0x6F
HCV New Drug Research: Hepatitis C; Marijuana Chemical Improves Senses in Cancer Patients
hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com — “HCV New Drug Research: Hepatitis C; Marijuana Chemical Improves Senses in Cancer Patients” View full resource at hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com
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Chemical Compounds Emitted From Common Household Paints and Cleaners Increase Risks of Asthma and Allergies in Children - October 22, 2010 -Features - News at HSPH - Harvard School of Public Health
hsph.harvard.edu — “Young children whose bedrooms had high concentrations of fumes emitted from common household water-based cleaners and paints appear to have increased risks of doctor-diagnosed asthma, rhinitis, eczema, as well as multiple allergic diseases according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health. ..” View full resource at hsph.harvard.edu
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2010 at 3:18 am By:
RT @HarvardResearch: Chem compds emitted by common paints, cleaners boost risk of asthma, allergies in kids http://ht.ly/2ZF5A
Eye Problems, Noninjury-Preparing For Your Appointment
webmd.com — “A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Eye Problems (Noninjury).” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2010 at 2:50 am By:
Focus on Your Vision Insight: Questions to prep yourself for a routine visit to the eye doctor: http://ow.ly/1Lf8Z
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