Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the U.S. Advancements in care have raised the survival rate to 26.6% but Hispanic individuals are still 16% less likely to be diagnosed early and 30% more likely to not receive
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This fall while getting your flu shot, ask your healthcare provider about a pneumococcal vaccination too. Vaccination for pneumococcal pneumonia is recommended for adults 65 or older and 19-64 with certain underlying health conditions like asthma or COPD.
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Nearly 100% of children will contract RSV by age 2. Most children and infants will develop only mild symptoms, but for some RSV can be severe and even life threatening. RSV immunizations are available to help protect babies from severe RSV illness and hos
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The latest Lungcast™ episode is music to your ears, presenting multiple points of view about Asthma Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD). We are joined by allergist and immunologist Dr. Mitchell Grayson of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as pati
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