In managing shortness of breath due to asthma or related symptoms, the practice in the emergency department is often uniform across the country. Patients who attend unannounced, ‘walk-in’ is the medical lingo, with symptoms suggestive of a sudden asthma attack…
Current evidence indicates that health warnings combined with coloured photographs; i.e. pictorial health warnings (PHW) are an effective means of discouraging smoking. This is done by provoking more thought about the health risks of tobacco use, increase motivation and intention…
Want to quit smoking and have a sparkling smile? Any type of smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) or chewing tobacco can leave you with a really nasty taste and smell in your mouth. You can do it! Keep your hands and…
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing most smokers can do to protect their health, and the earlier they do the better. Most smokers recognise this and express a desire to stop and try to stop, often repeatedly but…
Merokok di kalangan pelajar sekolah bukanlah satu gejala yang baru. Terdapat banyak kajian yang terperinci yang mengulas sebab-sebab pelajar sekolah, khususnya, di sekolah menengah terlibat dengan gejala merokok. Dalam beberapa kajian tersebut, faktor yang mempengaruhi seseorang remaja untuk merokok adalah…
Semenjak tahun 1988, Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) telah menganjurkan Hari Tanpa Tembakau Sedunia bagi mempromosikan gaya hidup sihat dan bebas daripada penyakit yang berpunca daripada produk tembakau. Pada tahun ini ianya akan disambut pada 31 Mei 2014 dan bertemakan “Tingkatkan…