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Asbestosis

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is used for many purposes especially in insulation. When inhaled, these tiny, needle-like fibers cause your immune cells to literally imperil themselves in an attempt to rid your lung of these asbestos fibers.

This condition can lead to mesothelioma, cancers and asbestosis. Symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, shortness of breath, a pain in the chest and coughing of blood. Smoking has been proven to increase the risk of lung cancer to those who have been exposed to asbestosis. Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos should stop smoking, get regular health check-ups, and get prompt check-ups for all respiratory illnesses related to asbestos.

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New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
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Dr. Matt Mountain

MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
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If you are experiencing aches and discomforts that are limiting your life on any level, you need to seek help from experienced professionals who are experienced and skilled in Pain Management. If you live in or around Orlando, FL, Dr. Matthew T. Mountain, DC, is the professional more and more satisfied patients have put their faith in for safe and effective pain management. He operates alongside a friendly staff at the MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando and will be sure to give you personalized care every step of the way throughout your treatment.

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Lower Back Pain Plainview, Long Island

 Dr. Amit Bhusri, DC Dr. Jay Patel, DC

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Axial Spine Center
120 Bethpage Road Ste 200
Hicksville, NY 11801
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If you are suffering from lower back pain try spinal decompression therapy. It has proven to be an effective treatment for most patients. The Axial Spine Center in Nassau County, Long Island will use non-surgical spinal decompression as a treatment for their patients with lower back pain. ExtenTrac Certification means that the doctors have been educated on the most current and effective technologies and can make an accurate diagnosis of the source of your pain.

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Back Pain Palm Beach County, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

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Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
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Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment Charlotte, North Carolina

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Sciatica Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

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Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
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Chiropractic Adjustment and Manipulation Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Anthony Fava, DC

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Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
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Anti-Aging Medicine Reno, Nevada

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Nevada Center for Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
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Back Pain/Neck Pain Midtown Manhattan, NY

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Sports Injury Doctor Manhattan

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Herniated Disc Center
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Chiropractic Services San Diego

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South Coast Spine Center
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Lower Back Pain Naples, Florida

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Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
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 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

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Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
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Nerve Pain NYC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
NYC, NY 10017
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