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… early in the morning that do not get better with medicine. Lung function In asthma, how severe your symptoms are does not always match the results of your lung function tests. Some people will not notice severe symptoms until … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… COPD: Clearing Your Lungs Actionset Overview When you have too much mucus in … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & …
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… virus. How is HIV diagnosed? HIV is diagnosed with blood tests. If the virus is found, the test is positive. If HIV … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … virus. How is HIV diagnosed? HIV is diagnosed with blood tests. If the virus is found, the test is positive. If HIV …
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… COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … 1 Severely impaired lung function as measured by breathing tests or a uniform pattern of emphysema throughout the … time than other people with COPD. Certain other serious medical problems. For other people LVRS, compared to medical …
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… Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your pain is very … still need surgery later. Personal stories about diagnostic tests for a meniscus tear These stories are based on … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… Colic: Harmful Treatments On this page: Overview … for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments include: Gripe water. Varying ingredients are … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
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… cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. … cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or …
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… work, and go to school at your normal activity level. Have lungs that are working as well as they can. Reducing future … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & …
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… to be tested before and after you travel. You're having a medical procedure. Your doctor may ask you to be tested. You … Current as of: April 28, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Heather … Current as of: April 28, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine & Heather …
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… mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. Depending on your needs, you can get a small, … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & …
