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Lungs and Breathing

  • Smoking: It's Never Too Late to Stop
      "I've smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years—what's the use of quitting now?" If you quit smoking, you are likely to add years to your life, breathe more easily, enjoy food more, and save money. 
  • Understanding Lung Problems—Make Each Breath Healthy
    Lupe has smoked for over 45 years. This year she started having trouble keeping up with her 3-year-old grandson without gasping for air. She can no longer work in her garden without having coughing fits. Sometimes Lupe feels out of breath strolling through the market. Yet, Lupe was surprised when her doctor said she had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Every day you breathe in and out nearly 20,000 times. That’s a lot of work for your lungs. Over time your likelihood of having a serious lung problem increases, especially if you smoke.

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Alzheimer's Disease

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