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The Symptoms of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a lung condition, chronic in occurrence, which makes breathing difficult for the COPD patient because the lung airways become obstructed. It is not an uncommon disease and the symptoms of COPD usually affect people who suffer from asthma, repeated episodes of bronchitis and sufferers of emphysema.  COPD is [...]

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Bronchitis Bath

* 6 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. hyssop oil * 2 d. sandalwood oil Add to 1/4 cup Epsom Salts or Baking Soda and add to running bath water. Soak for at least 15-20 minutes. Free PDF Health Ebook…Remedies4.com!

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What Is Asthma?

What is asthma? One in 10 children and one in three adults suffer from chronic asthma. An acute asthma attack is caused by inflammation in the airways of the lungs, causing contraction and narrowing of the airways (bronchioles), restricting airflow and making breathing very difficult. Chronic asthma is a lung condition characterized by frequent asthma [...]

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Herbs For Allergy Sufferers

What causes airborne allergies, hayfever and allergic rhinitis? With every breath we take, we breathe in millions of microscopic particles such as dust, pollen, plant spores, viruses, bacteria and even pollutants in the form of chemicals in the air. Many of these particles are filtered and removed by the nose and respiratory system, while others [...]

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Knowing the Difference Between Bronchitis and Pneumonia

Bronchitis and pneumonia are not synonymous. However, both are diseases affecting the lower respiratory system. Typically, it affects the airways going to the lungs, so it is imperative that a person should learn the major differences of the diseases to have a better understanding. What is Pneumonia? A severe lung infection is called pneumonia. The [...]

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Cough and Cold Treatment Bath

* 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. pine oil Soak for at least 15 minutes in bathtub to relieve tightness and congestion. Get your herbs and oils at a place you can trust! Starwest Botanicals not only utilizes their own milling and packaging operations for all organic herbs [...]

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Learning About Bronchitis

Learning About Bronchitis

Bronchitis is a very common illness, especially among children. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The most common of all bronchitis symptoms is cough. The second bronchitis symptom is the production of more mucus than normal. Types of Bronchitis There are several bronchitis types, but only two of them are common: acute bronchitis [...]

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Homemade Nasal Inhaler

For those nasal allergy symptoms You’ll need: * rock salt * 2 d. eucalyptus * 2 d. rosemary * 1 d. peppermint Put a few pieces of rock salt into a glass vial, add the eos. The salt will absorb the oil. Use to inhale the vapors when you have a cold or sinus congestion [...]

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Respiratory Chest Rub for Children

What is Congesto-K KiddieRub? Congesto-K KiddieRub is a chest massage oil for children with nose and chest congestion . This natural combination of pure therapeutic essential oils will help to keep your child’s chest and nose clear and open, to maintain relaxed, easy breathing. The aromatherapeutic ingredients are also known to promote strong immune systems, [...]

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Asthma And Physical Activity At School

Approximately one in every 15 students today has asthma, which is up significantly from 20 years ago. However, students with asthma are still able to be physically active at school. Asthma is a condition and disease where the bronchioles and alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs become constricted not allowing air to be released. The [...]

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