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Article imageTerry Graedon - January 2, 2025
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Article imageTerry Graedon - March 27, 2025

Show 1424: Breathing Better Despite Pollution, Infections, Asthma or COPD

Air quality is key for breathing better. We discuss pollution from smoke as well as trouble with infection and inflammation.

Terry Graedon - May 18, 2023

Show 1341: Lessons Learned from Long Illness

Terry Graedon - March 15, 2023

Can You Overcome Depression with Exercise?

Joe Graedon - January 31, 2022

Lactose in ADVAIR DISKUS Is Unexpected Ingredient:

Terry Graedon - October 18, 2021

Will You Breathe Easier If You Take Less Iron?

Joe Graedon - August 5, 2021

The FDA Fails on Ventilators, CPAP Machines & Heart Pumps

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Joe Graedon - July 19, 2021

Trelegy for COPD Leads to Hoarseness

Do asthma inhalers cause hoarseness? If you haven't seen the Trelegy for COPD 'The Power of 1-2-3' ad, please watch it! Trelegy side effects?

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Joe Graedon - November 5, 2018

Do NOT Trust People Smiling During Drug Commercials

Do you ever watch drug ads on TV? It's hard to avoid them. If you pay attention you will discover a lot of smiling during drug commercials. Why is that bad?

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Terry Graedon - October 18, 2018

Do People Who Eat Fish Grow Old More Healthfully?

A long-running study suggests that people who eat fish and shellfish regularly are less prone to chronic disease as they age.

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Joe Graedon - March 19, 2018

Steroid Inhaler Laryngitis (SIL) More Common Than Realized

We'll bet you have never heard of SIL (steroid inhaler laryngitis). It's supposed to be very rare. But a lot of readers report hoarseness from asthma or COPD inhalers.

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Joe Graedon - January 4, 2018

COPD Drug Side Effects Can Be Deadly

COPD is nasty business. It is a chronic lung condition that is a leading cause of death in older people. What COPD drug side effects should you know about?

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Terry Graedon - April 6, 2017

Will Inhaled Steroids Make You Vulnerable to Metabolic Syndrome?

Women using inhaled steroids for asthma or COPD breathing problems were 40 percent more likely to have metabolic syndrome.

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Terry Graedon - November 14, 2013

Vitamin C Alleviates Muscle Fatigue in People with COPD

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Joe Graedon - November 7, 2013

Spiriva (Tiotropium) Side Effects & Memory Problems

Tiotropium, the active ingredient in Spiriva, is an anticholinergic compound. Anticholinergic drugs can cause dry mouth, connstipation and mental fogginess.

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Terry Graedon - October 9, 2013

Low Vitamin D Levels Are Linked to Worse Symptoms of COPD

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Terry Graedon - May 30, 2013

Drugs for COPD Raise Risk of Heart Attacks

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Terry Graedon - May 17, 2012

Acupuncture Aids COPD Patients

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Terry Graedon - January 30, 2012

Zithromax Helped Reader Breathe Easier

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Terry Graedon - August 31, 2011

Antibiotic Helps Fight Chronic Lung Problem