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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

According to Dr. Veronica Palmero-Gonzalez, Pulmonologist with South Miami Hospital, secondhand smoke has potential risk for health, including development of lung cancer, COPD and chronic bronchitis. “In children it is particularly important, because they may develop asthma, ear infections, and …

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Is it just a cough?

Is it just a cough?

Is it just a cough?
Almost everyone has had a cough. Typically, this occurs in association with an acute infection such as a cold or the flu. Once the infection runs its course, or following effective treatment, this type of cough goes away within a …

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What is RSV?

What is RSV?

What is RSV?
We have talked about influenza in the past couple of weeks, but this is also the time of year that we see another serious viral infection.  RSV can cause severe illness and even death in very young children.  Each year …

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