13 articles on "lung"

Beryllium The New Asbestos?

Beryllium The New Asbestos? by: Richard Wassell It was American workers on the world's first atomic bomb who became the first industrial victims of beryllium, a rare but especially light, stable and strong metal whose toxic dust can kill th...

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Heavy Breathing - Ill Effects of Environment

Heavy Breathing - Ill Effects of Environment by: Sherri L Dodd As I write this, I am less than two weeks away from my highly anticipated family vacation. We will be going with two other families, so the usual abundant memories should be double. ...

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Diagnosing Asthma - The Triggering Factors

The triggering factors could range from simple dust to certain strong or irritating scents or perfumes. Whatever the triggering factor(s) may be, it must be determined right away so that the process in diagnosing asthma can proceed to the next level,...

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