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… Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Test Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgery that takes out lymph node tissue to look for cancer. A sentinel node biopsy is used to see if a known cancer has spread from the …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics … Information Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease in infants? Chronic lung disease in an infant means that damaged tissue in the …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) . The …
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… Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview Lung cancer screening is a way to find some lung cancers early, before a person has any symptoms of the …
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… Home Lung Function Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Risks Results Test Overview A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter or a home … forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1). If you have a lung disease, such as asthma, your doctor may test your peak …
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… Biopsy of Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) On this page: … Is Done Results Overview Your doctor may take a sample, or biopsy, of abnormal tissue. The majority of warts do not require a biopsy. But a biopsy may be taken if genital warts cannot be …
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… COPD: Clearing Your Lungs Actionset Overview When you have too much mucus in your lungs, learning to clear your lungs may help you save energy and improve your breathing. …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download … For your information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause …
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… COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview In lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a large area of damaged lung is removed to allow the remaining lung tissue to expand …
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… Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Actionset Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease. You may take quick, short breaths. Breathing …
