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Many factors influence development of coronary artery disease and heart attacks, and cholesterol is an important one, says James Cireddu, MD, medical director of University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at UH Bedford Outpatient Campus, UH Regional Hospitals

Severe symptoms: Extreme dizziness, especially when accompanied by feeling faint, may indicate a more serious reaction that needs medical attention

Pregnant smokers will be shocked to learn that their nicotine habit could cause eye or limb deformities in their baby

COPD includes two conditions, which occur simultaneously most of the time: Chronic bronchitis: Permanent inflammation of the bronchial tubes and the production of mucus (secretions) that cause constant coughing, breathing difficulties and shortness of breath Emphysema: Degenerative disease due to the progressive destruction of lung tissue that reduces the amount of oxygen available in the body