Respiratory Health

Covid-19

Respiratory conditions COVID-19 (COVID) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people recover within a few weeks. Older people and those with certain underlying medical conditions are more likely to become severely ill. Safe and effective vaccines are available to protect against COVID infections. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms may be mild or severe

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Asthma

Respiratory conditions Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways to narrow. Airflow is limited due to inflammation in the airways. General Information Symptoms *  A cough lasts more than a week. Coughing may be the only symptom. It often occurs at night or early in the morning. *  Shortness of breath. Breathing gets

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Avian Influenza – “Bird Flu”

Respiratory conditions Avian influenza is called “bird flu,” because it naturally occurs in birds. Viruses that cause this do not usually infect humans and other animals, but sporadic human infections with avian influenza have occurred. Outbreaks of “bird flu” could lead to widespread infection in humans. Signs & Symptoms The viruses usually cause no or

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