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… used to measure IOP after a simple screening test (such as air-puff tonometry) finds an increased IOP. Electronic … Non-contact tonometry (pneumotonometry) . Non-contact (or air-puff) tonometry does not touch your eye but uses a puff of air to flatten your cornea. This type of tonometry is not …
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… hydration, artificial nutrition, or both will improve your quality of life. Your medical condition. The short-term use … may limit your ability to walk or move around in a wheelchair. What are the risks of not receiving artificial … may limit your ability to walk or move around in a wheelchair. What are the risks of not receiving artificial …
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… food digestion problems. Causes of gas include: Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during bottle-feeding when drinking too rapidly or when lying down. A baby may also swallow excess air if the nipple has holes that are too big. If you …
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… through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mould in the air outside can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags, … such as shoes, that may retain moisture. Keep the house aired out and dry. This may be difficult in some seasons and …
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… the structure of the lung and may also damage the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung. When these air sacs break down, larger airspaces known as bullae are formed. Bullae sometimes can …
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… process of heat moving away from the body usually occurs in air temperatures lower than 20 °C (68 °F) . The body loses … loss from sleeping on the cold ground). Heat is lost in air temperatures lower than 20 °C (68 °F) . The body loses about 2% of its heat through air conduction. However, water causes more heat loss from …
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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 …
