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What is the economic impact of asthma?
Asthma is a serious economic concern in the United States. It’s expensive: Asthma costs the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What triggers an asthma attack?
We don’t know for sure what causes asthma, but we do know that attacks are sometimes... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of an asthma attack?
Symptoms of an asthma attack include: Coughing Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Wheezing... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. During an asthma attack, airways... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I quit smoking if I have a mental illness?
If you smoke and have a mental illness, here are some tips to help you quit smoking: Decide to... Full Answer12/31/1969
How common is smoking in people with mental illness?
In the United States, 40% of men and 34% of women with mental illness are smokers. Additionally,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is it difficult for people with mental illness to quit smoking?
More attention is needed to help people with mental illness quit smoking. Here are some reasons it... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it possible for people with mental illness to quit smoking?
Like other smokers, smokers with mental illness are interested in quitting, are able to quit, and... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much does quitting smoking reduce my risk of heart disease and cancer?
Smokers who quit have immediate health benefits: Risk for a heart attack drops sharply just one... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are signs of autism in children?
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) begin before the age of 3 and last throughout a person's... Full Answer12/31/1969
What factors contribute to underage drinking?
Underage drinking behavior is affected by many factors. One contributing factor is exposure to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is binge drinking?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (http://www.niaaa.nih.gov),... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much alcohol is considered moderate drinking?
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate drinking as up to one drink a day for... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can communities help prevent excessive alcohol consumption?
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends evidence-based strategies for... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can women reduce risk of injury or illness from drinking alcohol?
To reduce your risk of injury or illness caused by drinking alcohol: Don't binge drink. If you... Full Answer12/31/1969
