Tag: lung health
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12 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common and unpredictable forms of cancers around. Most of the time lung cancer is only detected when it has advanced too far, as symptoms might not appear at an early stage. However, there are some warning signs that you may want to heed and get checked out. This…
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Women’s Lungs May Weaken During Menopause
Ladies pay attention, it involves menopause! Research of the past showed that women in their mid-twenties could boost their lung capacity through good diet and a healthy lifestyle, and of course avoiding cigarettes. However, once you are past the thirties, lung function gradually declines. A new study has come to light where researchers examined data on…
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COPD is 10th Leading Cause of Death in Singapore
According to the Ministry of Health, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 10th leading cause of death in Singapore. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a respiratory disease that can limit airflow in the lungs and cause breathing difficulties. COPD is an umbrella term that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, said Adjunct Assistant Professor Tan…
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12 Foods to Cleanse Your Lungs
One thing everyone on this earth can agree on is that our lungs are definitely one of the most important organs in the body. Our lungs are responsible for filtering and distributing oxygen, which is essential for life, throughout our bodies. Lungs can be prone to a number of respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis,…