- 1. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... syncytial virus. Children who attend child care centers or who have siblings who attend school are at a higher risk of exposure. So are infants who are exposed to high levels of air pollution or cigarette ...
- 2. Shanghai Has the Highest Cancer Rate in China
- (Shanghai Health)
- Shanghai has the highest cancer rate in China, and lung cancer is the deadliest among all cancers. Living in a city where pollution and food safety are constant concerns, it's time for us to equip ourselves ...
- 3. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... Chemical fumes Air pollution Risk factors for COPD include: Exposure to tobacco smoke. The most significant risk factor for COPD is long-term cigarette smoking. The more years you smoke ...
- 4. Vitamin D and Sun Exposure
- (Nutrition)
- ... and adolescents get enough sunlight, particularly during certain times of the year or in northern regions of the United States. Dense cloud covers and high levels of air pollution can reduce the ultraviolet ...
- 5. Diapers: Disposable or Cloth?
- (Diapers & Clothing)
- ... a number of scientific studies have found that both cloth and disposable diapers have environmental effects, including raw material and energy usage, air and water pollution, and waste disposal. Disposable ...
- 6. Things to Avoid When Breastfeeding
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... pollution. Most people are not affected by these tiny amounts of mercury. But in babies and small children, mercury can cause damage to the nervous system. That’s why women of childbearing age and pregnant ...
- 7. Ear infection (middle ear)
- (Ear infection (middle ear))
- ... allergies may have a greater risk of ear infections during seasonal high pollen counts. Poor air quality. Exposure to tobacco smoke or high levels of air pollution can increase the risk of ear infection. ...
- 8. Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- (Atopic dermatitis (eczema))
- ... where pollution is high Certain foods, such as eggs, milk, fish, soy or wheat Infantile eczema When atopic dermatitis occurs in infants, it's called infantile eczema. This condition may continue ...
- 9. Occupational asthma
- (Occupational asthma)
- ... may be worsened by exposure to industrial pollution, automobile emissions, natural gas stoves, and chlorine used in swimming pools. Get regular exercise. Regular exercise can strengthen your heart and ...
- 10. Exercise-induced asthma
- (Exercise-induced asthma)
- ... breathing. Factors that can trigger or worsen exercise-induced asthma include: Cold air Dry air Air pollution such as smoke or smog High pollen counts Having a respiratory infection such ...
- 11. Childhood asthma
- (Childhood asthma)
- ... Exposure to environmental factors, such as cigarette smoke or air pollution Increased immune system sensitivity causes the lungs and airways to easily become swollen and produce mucus when exposed ...
- 12. Asthma
- (Asthma)
- ... other types of pollution Exposure to occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in farming, hairdressing and manufacturing Low birth weight Exposure to allergens, exposure to certain germs or ...
