Treating bronchiectasis and iron supplement side effects
Dear Dr Gott explains bronchiectasis as a chronic lung infection linked to emphysema and chronic bronchitis, with symptoms from cough to possible bleeding. Postural drainage and antibiotics help, surgery may be needed for segmental disease, and diagnosis is via bronchogram. Iron or multivitamins turn stool black, while occult bleeding can darken stool. stool tests distinguish causes.
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Living trust cautions and costs for readers
The column urges readers to consult an attorney about living trusts, noting they avoid probate but can be costly and risky. It compares living trusts with simple wills, warns of court disputes and ongoing attorney fees, and advises professional guidance to assess individual estate needs.
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Living Trust
Abc column on theft of shopping carts and telemarketing overload
Readers urge action on two issues. Ruth Freund highlights cart theft costs in California and urges people to buy carts. Abby suggests buying own carts to reduce costs and theft. A furious reader complains about invasive computerized telemarketing calls filling answering machines and seeks FCC relief.
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Russia
Congress
Fiym Senovis
Ruth Freund
Encino
Calif
Ruth
Food Marketing Institute
Washington, D.C
California
Raiung
Despetation
Federal Communications Commission
Elder abuse a growing problem in South Dakota
Sioux Falls social worker says elder abuse often involves dependents who rely on the abused person for money or housing. At the Gerontology Forum, experts note underreporting, with about 300 cases reported in South Dakota last year and 168 substantiated.
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Sioux Falls
Kathleen Skoglund
Stella Bergin
Senior Citizens Services Office
South Dakota
U.S
Florida
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Arkansas
West Virginia
Skoglund
Pets and teens in the era of affection and choices
In a advice column, Dr. Wallace urges families to embrace pets as sources of love and social bonding, citing research on companionship and self esteem. A teen reader asks about four pets and the costs. Another reader seeks guidance on sexual pressure in a teen relationship, with the adviser urging restraint and self respect.
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Goshen
Ind
James Lynch
University of Maryland
University of Minnesota
Christine
el Paso
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