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… 1 Severely impaired lung function as measured by breathing tests or a uniform pattern of emphysema throughout the … severe difficulty breathing, as determined by breathing tests. Decision to have the surgery The decision to have … emphysema or COPD will benefit from this surgery. Detailed testing is needed to find out if a person is likely to be …
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… swallows pinworm eggs, and they travel to the child's intestines. In about a month, the eggs hatch into worms. At … your anus. The doctor may ask you to do a transparent tape test at home. To do the test, you press a piece of clear, sticky tape on the skin …
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… and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can … It is always best to hire a professional to collect and test a sample of the material for asbestos. If you are … to conduct the removal. To find a professional who can test a sample of your material for asbestos, visit the …
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… your thumb. Your doctor may or may not use the Finkelstein test to help diagnose de Quervain's. To do this test, make a fist with your thumb inside. Then bend your … then you most likely have de Quervain's. The Finkelstein test is done to make sure that you do not have a different …
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… or stroke between 5 and 9% even though the LDL cholesterol test result is less than 5.0 mmol/L A high LDL cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or …
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… disease include: Heart failure . Bone tissue contains many blood vessels. Paget's disease causes increased blood flow to the bones, and sometimes it is difficult for the heart to keep up with the demand for increased blood flow. This can lead to heart failure. Bone cancer …
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… a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , or deep vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your leg), can damage the vein. … surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These procedures are not commonly done. How is …
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… pain also may improve with walking, because gravity helps blood to reach the foot. As PAD gets worse, the pain may … alcohol. A pulled muscle. Other conditions can also cut off blood flow to the leg and cause leg pain. But these are conditions that can happen suddenly. They include: A blood clot (embolism) in the leg. Swelling of muscle tissue …
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… with sexual stimulation, sildenafil works by increasing blood flow to the penis to help a man get and keep an … is also available in other brands and strengths for high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Do not … certain other eye problems ("crowded disk"), high blood pressure, if you are over 50, or if you smoke. Rarely, …
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… Fulvestrant may harm an unborn baby. A pregnancy test should be done within 7 days of starting this … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as estradiol levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors …
