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Discusses carcinomas of the lung, larynx, trachea and bronchus and the association with exposure to Agent Orange by Vietnam Veterans. Includes conclusions from the National Academy of Sciences and where a Veteran can get more information on the subject.

Fights environmental-related respiratory illnesses, and studies indoor and outdoor air pollution. Site provides links to additional information on air pollution and respiratory disorders, as well as on health issues including asthma, mold and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Provides information and fact sheets on blister agents, including Mustard Gas, that can cause respiratory problems after exposure.

Provides information on hantaviruses, some of which cause respiratory problems. Also includes links to additional information on symptoms and treatments.

Lists health conditions of particular relevance to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, including such respiratory conditions as Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Anthrax, Influenza, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Tuberculosis. Also includes links to additional information and treatment resources.

Provides links to military information on influenza, its symptoms and treatments, military policies and fact sheets on types of influenza, including Avian Influenza (bird flu).

Provides information on the occurrence and health consequences of exposure to oil well fires during the Gulf War. Includes links to other information and resources, including a report on exposure to particulates during the Persian Gulf War and another Environmental Exposure Report on particulate matter.

Provides information of particular relevance to Gulf War Veterans regarding the respiratory and other effects of exposure to burning oil wells. Also includes a link to a summary of available information on health consequences of exposure.

Discusses Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), air pollution, emphysema, asthma and allergies, and provides information related to their symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Contains a list of current projects and reports concerning the U.S. military and Veterans, including the Institute of Medicine's work on Agent Orange and Gulf War Syndrome.

Provides information on the development and symptoms of and treatment options for asthma. Includes links to other information including an asthma fact sheet.

Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of pneumococcal infections, including meningitis, and discusses available vaccines.

Provides information on the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of bacterial pneumonia.

Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of SARS, and includes links to news releases and a report on vaccine development.

Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on H1N1 (swine flu) and steps you can take to protect your family and those you care for and when to seek medical care.

Provides information related to transmission, symptoms and treatment of Tularemia, some kinds of which can produce a pneumonia-like illness.

Discusses the health effects, signs and symptoms of exposure to asbestos, as well as methods of prevention.

Discusses the sources of PM air pollution likely encountered during military deployments, as well as the health effects of exposure.

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Swine Flu: Information for Parents & Caregivers
Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on H1N1 (swine flu) and steps you can take to protect your family and those you care for and when to seek medical care.
Institute of Medicine Projects & Reports Related to the U.S. Military & Veterans
Contains a list of current projects and reports concerning the U.S. military and Veterans, including the Institute of Medicine's work on Agent Orange and Gulf War Syndrome.
Agent Orange & Respiratory Cancers
Discusses carcinomas of the lung, larynx, trachea and bronchus and the association with exposure to Agent Orange by Vietnam Veterans. Includes conclusions from the National Academy of Sciences and where a Veteran can get more information on the subject.
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Pneumonia
Provides information on the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of bacterial pneumonia.
Deployment Health Clinical Center - Emerging Health Conditions
Lists health conditions of particular relevance to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, including such respiratory conditions as Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Anthrax, Influenza, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Tuberculosis. Also includes links to additional information and treatment resources.