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Read more about the article Second-hand smoke contains carcinogens
Cigarette smoke by Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin

Second-hand smoke contains carcinogens

Second-hand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which are irritants, toxins and poisons including arsenic, benzene and cyanide. More than 50 are known carcinogens that can cause cancer.

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Read more about the article More than 80% of second-hand smoke is invisible
Cigarette by Sudipto Sarkar

More than 80% of second-hand smoke is invisible

More than 80% of second-hand smoke is invisible and odourless, so no matter how careful you think you’re being, your family still breathes in harmful poisons, putting them at risk of meningitis, cancer, bronchitis and pneumonia.

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Read more about the article What is second-hand smoke?
Cigarette smoke by Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin

What is second-hand smoke?

Second-hand smoke is the smoke exhaled by you, plus the smoke created by the lit end of a cigarette. People who breathe in second-hand smoke are at risk of the same diseases as smokers.

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Read more about the article What are the symptoms of flu?
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What are the symptoms of flu?

Flu usually comes on much more quickly than a cold, and symptoms include: sudden fever of 38-40C, muscle aches and pains, sweating, feeling exhausted and needing to lie down, a dry chesty cough.

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Read more about the article Short-terms coughs are caused by a virus
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Short-terms coughs are caused by a virus

Most short-term coughs are caused by viral infections, so antibiotics will have no effect. There is no ‘quick fix’ cure; you need to be patient for your immune system to clear the infection.

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Read more about the article Wash every day
Fun with Shampoo (Week 28) by elaine

Wash every day

Wash your body every day to clean off oils, grease and grime, and to make you smell nice for other people. If you are allergic to soap or have a skin condition, speak to your pharmacist for alternatives.

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Read more about the article What causes a persistent cough?
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What causes a persistent cough?

A persistent cough may be caused by: a long-term respiratory tract infection, asthma, an allergy, smoking, or in rare cases they can indicate more a more serious condition.

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Read more about the article What causes a short-term cough?
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What causes a short-term cough?

Short-term coughs are commonly caused by: a respiratory tract infection (in the throat, sinuses, lungs or airways), an allergy, a flare-up of a long-term condition such as asthma, or inhaled dust or smoke.

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