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Advice From The Cough Expert

Does your daughter have a weird-sounding cough you’ve never heard before? Is your son suffering from a cough/cold combo that he just can’t seem to kick? Never fear, THE COUGH EXPERT is here! Dr. Peter Dicpinigaitis is nationally recognized as the cough guy–he’s a practicing internist (doctor of internal medicine), a pulmonary critical care specialist, and a professor of clinical medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

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Bronchitis Cures

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to your lungs. There are two types of bronchitis — acute and chronic. Neither type has an actual cure, but you can treat the symptoms and can take preventive measures to keep you or your child from getting bronchitis.

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Natural Cures for Strep Throat

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsil region. The scientific term for strep throat is streptococcus. Not every sore throat symptom is strep throat, although a scratchy or burning throat is a sign of strep throat. You can treat the pain and discomfort at home and help your body fight the disease, but see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis of strep throat.

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What Is the Medifast Diet?

Medifast is a protein-supplemented modified fasting program. This means you eat a restricted amount of meat and have a reduced calorie intake. The plan also consists of multiple daily meals and pre-packaged foods to help the user lose weight. Though there has been research conducted to prove the validity of this type of diet, some users may find that it is not a good choice for long-term goals or that the diet may conflict with current medications.