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… vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the body. The level of … as from a spill of mercury in a blood pressure device), the lungs and airways can become irritated. This causes symptoms … including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis …
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… voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An … the spread of croup. As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, they are less likely to get … voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An …
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… (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you … provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? …
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… fitness The ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to deliver enough oxygen to exercising muscles to meet … fitness and help you have a stronger heart and lungs. Cardiorespiratory fitness can also be called …
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… a leg ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or a blood clot in a lung ( pulmonary embolism , or PE). But the risk for DVT or … more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs than women who use birth control pills. So talk to … a leg ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or a blood clot in a lung ( pulmonary embolism , or PE). But the risk for DVT or …
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… and Vision Heart and Circulation Hormones Immune System Lungs and Airways Mental and Behavioural Issues Mouth and …
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… by shingles . An injury such as a broken rib or bruised lung can be quite painful. The pain may be worse when you … of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall may occur. This is called pleurisy … pain include: An infection, such as pneumonia . A collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ). This usually causes a sharp, stabbing …
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… affects your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? Diabetes … of breath from fluid buildup in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (pleural effusion). How is it … affects your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? Diabetes …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a … the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications of the infection …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease … breathe, such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), or heart failure. Oxygen therapy can make it easier … Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease …
