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Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner

Sinus Infections Push Millions to U.S. Doctors Each Year
But researchers find significant geographical differences in patients and treatment

Swine Flu Virus Not Mutating, Making Vaccine a Good Match
Head of CDC calls that 'really good news'

Gene ’Switch’ May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say

Inhaled Corticosteroids Boost Pneumonia Risk in COPD
Benefits should be weighed against downside, experts say

Health Tip: Easing a Croupy Cough
Help make your child more comfortable

Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look
Study says pseudoephedrine for kids under 2 poses toxicity issues because of use patterns

Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup
Study says the finding could help many children with the breathing condition

Genetic Factors Affect Codeine’s Work as Painkiller
Low levels of an enzyme inhibit liver's ability to convert it into morphine