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When Vaping Turns Dangerous: Recognizing “Vaping Lung Injuries” and When to Seek Emergency Care

February 14, 2025

The rise of vaping was initially touted as a safer alternative to smoking, but recent years have shed light on its hidden dangers, particularly for the lungs. “Vaping Lung Injury,” officially known as EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury), has alarmed health professionals and families alike. For moms keeping an eye on their loved ones, understanding the warning signs of vaping-related injuries and knowing when to seek...

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The Hidden Dangers of Pneumonia: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe!

November 12, 2024

What Is Pneumonia? Many people think of pneumonia as an illness that affects only the frail and elderly, but it can strike anyone, including otherwise healthy young adults and children. Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lungs caused by the Streptococcus Pneumoniae bacterium. It leads to air sacs being filled with pus or fluid and is accompanied by symptoms like a high fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can be...

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Heartburn Or A Heart Attack? 

August 14, 2024

Heartburn or heart attack? That is the question. You’re at home and you start having chest pains. Should you be concerned? Heartburn or indigestion creates discomfort and pain when digestive acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Indigestion usually starts as a burning sensation. You might feel it in your upper abdomen, and the pain and discomfort might spread to your chest area, thus the term “heartburn. Many foods can trigger...

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What's Going Around? Is It A Common Cold, Infection, the Flu or Worse?

December 24, 2019

What's Going Around? Most people will catch a cold sooner or later each year. Colds consist of coughing, runny nose, chills, fatigue, body aches and a fever. Some colds are short, but some linger on just enough to make your winter miserable. Colds that hang around too long can develop into much more serious infections, the flu or worse. A combination of these can be life-threatening. Flu People who get the flu usually recover in about 5 to...

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