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Emphysema is a lung disease that interferes with normal breathing. It's one of a group of lung diseases known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other diseases in this group include asthma and chronic bronchitis. Nearly 2 million Americans suffer from emphysema. To learn more about this lung disease, take this true-false quiz.
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People who need long-term care include those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap. Learn more about long-term care planning by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
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The quicker you quit, the faster your body will recover. Consider these healthy answers.
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be fatal. The elderly, infants, young children and some people with chronic health problems are more likely to get pneumonia. A vaccine offers protection against some forms of pneumonia. Find out more about pneumonia and the vaccine by taking this quiz.
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Assess your knowledge of the asthma basics with this quiz. What do Ludwig van Beethoven and John F. Kennedy have in common? Asthma. Inflamed airways cause asthma and its recurrent or chronic breathing problems. See how much you know about this disease by taking the following quiz.
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