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It looks like pain caused by chronic sinus problems might be misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia.
Smoking
12 Reasons to Really Quit Smoking
Never mind cancer or heart disease for a moment. Here are some nonobvious reasons to snub cigarettes.
Allergies & Asthma
Have Allergies or Asthma? Take Photos
Showing your doctor possible triggers in the home can work as well as an environmental assessment.
Air Pollution
How Athletes Can Breathe a Little Easier About Pollution
Athletes—and asthmatics—can cope with poor air quality.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Some 15 million to 30 million Americans suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which counts as the fourth-leading cause of death in the country. Most people with COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis--and in 95 percent of cases, the cause was smoking.
Lung Cancer
The No. 1 thing you can do to keep from getting lung cancer is to avoid tobacco smoke. In the early stages, when it is most successfully treated, lung cancer often has no symptoms. In the later stages, symptoms include a persistent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Quit Smoking
Millions of people have quit smoking, and you can, too. Research shows you’ll be most likely to succeed if you take time to prepare yourself mentally, get support and encouragement, learn new skills to help you cope without cigarettes, and get medication to help you quit.
Sinusitis
Sinuses can be inflamed for many reasons, such as viral infection, allergies, or smoking. If untreated, this inflammation can get worse over time and cause symptoms like nasal obstruction, facial pressure, coughing, and postnasal drip that won't go away.
