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… often the cause. Other causes include hernias and Crohn's disease , which can twist or narrow the intestine. Or a … when fluids and gas are removed. Some people may need more treatment, such as using suppositories or enemas , to help … when fluids and gas are removed. Some people may need more treatment, such as using suppositories or enemas , to help …
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… Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: Overview Related … you support and advice. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Heart Failure Lung Problems: Learning to …
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… of mucus has built up overnight (smoker's cough). The oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange The lungs are where the … bullae can't expand as it should, reducing lung function. Chronic bronchitis affects the oxygen and carbon dioxide … you feel short of breath. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as of: …
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… grades of COPD, according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). footnote 1 The symptoms you … your doctor to explain them for you. To help make the best treatment plan for you, your doctor will look at your FEV1, …
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… and makes your coughing worse. How are they treated? Treatment of a COPD flare-up, or attack, depends on how bad … to breathe for you. These are called ventilation machines. Oxygen, to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood. … help treat a bacterial infection. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD: Handling a …
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… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview … can develop suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can …
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… Chronic Pain On this page: Health Tools … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other … infections, or health problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain, and stomach …
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… Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules On this page: … If the cause isn't clear, you may have more tests or treatment. It depends on the risk that the nodule may be … to remove the cancer. Or you may have some type of cancer treatment. Lung Cancer Current …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Related … with your doctor to learn how to manage it with different treatments. What causes it? If there is no other health … depending on what's causing it. Many people need to combine treatments. You may have already tried increasing activity …
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… COPD Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how … it's called a COPD exacerbation, or a flare-up. Quick treatment at home may help you manage a flare-up. Having an … smoke and other triggers, such as air pollution. Use oxygen as my doctor recommends. Do breathing exercises to …
