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Can you develop asthma later in life?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:06:20 GMT

I am in 55 and just started having difficulty breathing on occasion. I am a usually healthy, slightly overweight, never smoker. Could I have developed asthma at this age?

How long does it take to recover from a broken hip?

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:54:32 GMT

How long does it take to completely recover from hip fracture? I fell on December 8, then had surgery December 10 and came home from the hospital December 11. I'm doing well -- walking with a cane but still limping.

Does traveling increase your chance of illness?

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:43:02 GMT

Recently, more than 70 people from the same retirement neighborhood went on a five-day cruise. By the end of the cruise and right afterward, at least half of the people had colds and respiratory problems, with one person needing to be hospitalized with pneumonia. Could this illness be from the air conditioning or close quarters? What is the best way to notify the authorities to prevent others from contracting this illness?

How can I make a cyst go away?

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:12:11 GMT

I have had a bump on the back of my hand for six months that my doctor says is a ganglion cyst. It's starting to hurt. What can I do to make it go away?

What can my son do to stop getting kidney stones?

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:56:02 GMT

My 30-year-old son has suffered through 39 kidney stones since he was 16. A recent CT scan shows his kidneys are filled with more. Lab results have ascertained that the stones are made up of calcium oxalate. Is there a cure or remedy for this type of kidney stone? My son has continuous problems with them and it's hard to work every day when he's in so much pain.

Is bathing just once a week healthy?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:39:39 GMT

My 68-year-old mother-in-law refuses to take a bath but once a week. Is this healthy or even legally acceptable? Please help.

Why do I need bifocals? Can I avoid them?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:47:55 GMT

I have worn glasses for nearsightedness since I was 15. I recently turned 40 and sometimes have trouble focusing on small things close up (such as text messages on my cell phone or restaurant menus). My eye doctor says I may need bifocals. Why did this happen and what can I do to avoid wearing bifocals?

Could my kidney cysts be cancerous?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:50:43 GMT

I have a cyst in each of my kidneys. Can this be cancerous?

Can the shingles vaccine prevent a recurrence?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:08:14 GMT

Once someone has shingles, after the infection clears, should he get the shingles vaccination to prevent recurrences?

Can I go white-water rafting if I have an insulin pump?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:20:46 GMT

Can someone who is a diabetic and on the insulin pump go white-water rafting?