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… heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related … builds up indoors and can become dangerous. Heat-related illnesses can also occur in your workplace if you work … have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as …
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… eye pain and gradual vision loss in one or both eyes. Lungs (pneumonia), symptoms include fever and chills, … eye pain and gradual vision loss in one or both eyes. Lungs (pneumonia), symptoms include fever and chills, …
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… Black Lung Disease On this page: What is black lung disease? Black lung disease is a common name for a lung … good ventilation in the workplace. Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview … or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Doctors can use blood … is done on a very small piece of lung tissue. It looks for conditions such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Overview Lung function means how well your lungs work. When you have … chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 203(1): 24–36. DOI: …
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… Lung Function Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … tests: obstructive and restrictive. Obstructive lung conditions cause the airways to get narrower. Examples … produces inflammation. Lung function values in obstructive conditions Lung function test What the test measures Result …
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… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview … or swallowed. The substance attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over … for asbestos contact and removal. Lung Cancer Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
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… Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this … you quit smoking, you will probably have fewer of these illnesses. After you quit smoking, the damage to the lung … you quit smoking, you will probably have fewer of these illnesses. After you quit smoking, the damage to the lung …
