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… getting worse). An assessment of your heart and lung function with a stethoscope. A check for increased … getting worse). An assessment of your heart and lung function with a stethoscope. A check for increased …
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… Overview Cold injuries occur more in certain outdoor conditions, such as: Cold temperatures. Hypothermia can … air is also drier, you may lose more body heat through the lungs by panting and being too active. Lower oxygen levels … air is also drier, you may lose more body heat through the lungs by panting and being too active. Lower oxygen levels …
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… Forced expiratory volume and forced vital capacity are lung function tests that are measured during spirometry . … expiratory volume is the most important measurement of lung function. It is used to: Diagnose obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive …
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… eye is often caused by an adenovirus, which is a common respiratory virus that can also cause a sore throat or upper respiratory infection. The herpes virus can also cause viral … responds when you try to comfort him or her. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Skin conditions such as psoriasis. Mouth sores due to … may also make mucus thinner and help move it out of the lungs. It is also thought to strengthen lung tissues and help to prevent or treat emphysema. Risks …
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… is most helpful for people with eczema who also have respiratory allergies or asthma. Testing can also help find … is most helpful for people with eczema who also have respiratory allergies or asthma. Testing can also help find …
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… spirometer is a hand-held device that exercises your lungs and measures how much air you can breathe in. It tells you and your doctor how well your lungs are working. The spirometer can help you practice … airways and prevent fluid or mucus from building up in your lungs, and make it easier for you to breathe. Using the …
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… The injury usually isn't serious. Breathing problems ( respiratory distress syndrome ) for the baby after birth if … miscalculated and a caesarean is done before the baby's lungs are fully developed. Future risks. If you are planning … miscalculated and a caesarean is done before the baby's lungs are fully developed. Future risks. If you are planning …
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… You will probably be given steroids to help your baby's lungs grow. You will get antibiotics to prevent an … You will probably be given steroids to help your baby's lungs grow. You will get antibiotics to prevent an …
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… and rheumatic diseases. A person with 4 of these 11 conditions can be classified as having lupus. These … ( arthritis ) Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs ( pleuritis ) or heart ( pericarditis ) Abnormalities … ( arthritis ) Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs ( pleuritis ) or heart ( pericarditis ) Abnormalities …
