Dr. Sean Dunham Levy M.D.

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• The Trauma That Comes with Cystic Fibrosis

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• When Could Orthopnea Mean Something More Serious?

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• What Complications May Occur If Bronchitis Goes Untreated?

  Acute bronchitis may not cause any complications if it occurs the first time in a person. It usually goes away by taking proper rest after about two to three weeks. However, if bronchitis is left untreated, it can affect the respiratory system and damage the airways and lungs. Because of this...

• What Is Asthma: Get the Facts

  Asthma is a lung condition where the lung bronchioles constrict and get filled with mucus, narrowing the passage for air to pass through. It is a non-curable condition. However, the symptoms can be suppressed with proper medication, exercise (as prescribed by the doctor, or else, doing inappropriate...

• Is Legionnaires' Disease a Serious Medical Condition?

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