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… Overview Forced expiratory volume (FEV) measures how much air a person can exhale during a forced breath. The amount of air exhaled may be measured during the first (FEV1), second … breath. Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test. Forced expiratory volume …
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… the safest thing to do is simply to stay indoors. If the air is unsafe because of hazardous chemicals, radiation, or … in place," which limits your exposure to the outside air. To shelter in place: Make sure all family members and … inside. Then close and lock all doors and windows. Turn off air conditioners, fans, and furnaces. Close vents and …
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… for cardiovascular risk reduction. Evidence from moderate quality systematic reviews suggest exercise improves … physical functioning, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life. There is a clinically significant reduction …
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… for episodic migraine prevention in adults: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of … for episodic migraine prevention in adults: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of … for episodic migraine prevention in adults: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of …
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… Acute bronchitis means that the tubes that carry air to the lungs (the bronchial tubes) are inflamed and … can also be caused by exposure to smoke, chemicals, or air pollution, all of which can irritate the bronchial … cough or a cough with mucus. And they don't improve your quality of life. Taking antibiotics too often or when you …
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… who have severe symptoms often have great improvement in quality of life following surgery. Men whose symptoms are mild may find that surgery does not greatly improve quality of life. Men with only mild symptoms may want to … online: http://www.auanet.org/content/guidelines-and-quality-care/clinical-guid… . Wilt TJ, N'Dow J (2008). …
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… What are the symptoms? When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an asthma attack: It … Long-term (chronic) inflammation in the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). Inflammation leads to … of the smooth muscles in the bronchial tubes, causing the airways to become smaller. This reduces airflow in and out …
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… bronchospasm. When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an attack, you may … lasts several hours. Examples include: Salbutamol (such as Airomir or Ventolin). Terbutaline (Bricanyl). You take your … medicine every day, if needed. This can help reduce airway inflammation . And this can help reduce the …
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… and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and change or clean all filters every … Mould also produces spores that move around in outdoor air during warmer months. By taking the following … on rainy or windy days when mould spores may be in the air. Avoid activities that expose you to moulds. Examples …
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… A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). As the amount of air in this space increases, the pressure against the lung … in people who don't have lung disease. This happens when an air-filled blister (bleb) on the lung ruptures and releases …
