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Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Wondering how you can be more health conscious and are unsure where to start? You can check the National Health Observances calendar and see how you and your congregation celebrate health and honor those you love by making them aware of resources and agencies that provide support and materials to help you succeed!
Focus on health observances throughout the year.
Timely Topics:
Here's how to fight the "flu"...
Use this guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms for your illnesses...
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Bronchitis
Description: Inflammation of the airways and lungs due to an infection; can be acute or chronic
Incidence: Common; more common in smokers and those with allergies that have large amounts of lung mucus
Prevalence: Males equally with females; all age groups; chronic type is more common among the elderly
Signs and symptoms:
- Cough (with sputum)
- Fever
- Aching
- Fatigue
- Chest congestion
Risk factors:
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Chronic lung disease
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Very young and very old
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Smoking
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Alcoholism
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Allergies
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Air pollution
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Sinus infections
Usual Treatment:
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Rest
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Drink plenty of fluids until fever is gone
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Medications (antibiotics are given when the sputum is yellow)
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Lifestyle changes (stop smoking; restrict alcohol; control risk factors)
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Evaluation for allergies
Usual course: In acute type, good prognosis with proper treatment; in chronic type, can be serious and recurring
Spiritual Considerations:
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If acute, provide care and comfort. Give reassurance that treatment will ease the symptoms and speed recovery.
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If chronic, strengthen social and spiritual support systems.
Suggested scriptures: Isaiah 41:10; Psalms 57:1
Resources:
American Lung Association
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 100019
(212) 315-8700
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Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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