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New lung cancer treatments and who should get ...

December 2, 2020

Despite new technologies that diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier than ever before, lung cancer is not commonly screened for.

tags: lung cancer

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How to know if it's COVID-19 or allergies

September 28, 2020

In addition to an overlap of COVID-19 and flu, it appears that we’ll be adding fall allergies to the mix in North Texas this season. With many...

tags: allergies , covid-19 , covid-19-blog , flu , take care

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How to wear the right facemask the right way

April 22, 2020

With recommendations from the CDC about wearing cloth facemasks in public places (and some areas enforcing compliance laws), it’s a good idea...

tags: covid-19-blog

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7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

March 4, 2020

Extra and thorough handwashing is one of the best things you can do, but it’s also smart to recognize the top places you might be picking up ...

tags: colds , flu , germs , hygiene

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Is it pneumonia? How to know and when to go to...

December 31, 2019

Many people still think of pneumonia as an illness that happens only to the frail and elderly. But pneumonia can strike anyone at any age.

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How to Manage Asthma in the Winter and Stay out...

December 17, 2018

Winter’s cold air can be tough on asthma sufferers. Here’s how to manage symptoms so you can stay out of the ER.

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5 Surprising Things to Know About Flu and Asthma

September 28, 2018

Flu and asthma affect millions of people every year. Here are 5 facts about flu and asthma you may not have known.

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What You Need to Know About RSV

October 3, 2017

RSV makes its rounds in North Texas in the early spring, fall and winter. Here’s how you can avoid a respiratory illness.

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RSV: How to Protect Your Family from the "Mega...

December 16, 2016

Bronchiolitis, a respiratory illness caused by RSV, is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants under 12 months old.

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When Asthma Attacks: How to Manage It and Stay...

August 15, 2016

Get back in the game with these tips for controlling asthma, plus 8 inflammation-fighting lifestyle choices you can implement right now.

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Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

April 8, 2016

Allergic reactions. Everybody has one to something, right? If I asked you what percentage of people you think have allergies — whether it’s to...

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The Air That You Breathe — Is It Harming You?

January 27, 2016

Top Ten Tips to Turn a Hazardous Home into a Healthy Haven. According to the EPA, indoor air quality is one of the top environmental health hazards...

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New lung cancer treatments and who should get ...

How to know if it's COVID-19 or allergies

How to wear the right facemask the right way

7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

Is it pneumonia? How to know and when to go to...

How to Manage Asthma in the Winter and Stay out...

5 Surprising Things to Know About Flu and Asthma

What You Need to Know About RSV

RSV: How to Protect Your Family from the "Mega...

When Asthma Attacks: How to Manage It and Stay...

Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

The Air That You Breathe — Is It Harming You?