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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.