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  Bronchitis

  Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is ... > more
• Lung Disease
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  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Chronic Illness
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  COPD

  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. The most common cause is ... > more
• Immune System
  Arthritis
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  Inflammation

  Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the innate cascade. Inflammation is characterised by the following quintet: redness ... > more
• Air Pollution
  Acid Rain
  Geochemistry
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  Nitrogen oxide

  NOx is a generic term for the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion. They are believed to aggravate asthmatic conditions, react with the oxygen in the air to produce ozone, which is also ... > more
• Air Quality
  Air Pollution
  Pollution
  Environmental Science
  Environmental Issues
  Acid Rain
   
  

  Air pollution

  Air pollution is a broad term applied to any chemical, physical (particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, ... > more
• Allergy
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  Staying Healthy
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  Allergen

  An allergen is any substance (antigen), most often eaten or inhaled, that is recognized by the immune system and causes an allergic reaction. Dust, pollen and pet dander are all common allergens, but ... > more
• Seeds
  Healthy Aging
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  Endangered Plants
  Botany
   
  

  Opium poppy

  The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the type of poppy from which opium and all refined opiates such as morphine (up to 20%), thebaine (5%), codeine (1%), papaverine (1%), and narcotine (5-8%) are ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
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  Anemia
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Hookworm

  The hookworm is a nematode parasite that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human. Two species of hookworms commonly infect humans, Ancylostoma ... > more
• Alternative Medicine
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  Breast Cancer
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Yoga (alternative medicine)

  Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice, its a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation, practiced for over 5,000 years. A survey released in May 2004 by the ... > more
• Controlled Substances
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Healthy Aging
  Pharmacology
  Sports Medicine
  Lung Cancer
   

  Stimulant

  A stimulant is a drug that increases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and produces a sense of euphoria or the feeling of being more awake. Stimulants can be used as recreational drugs ... > more

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