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Medications
… Uses Macitentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). This condition is … may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets. Tell your doctor if your … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
Medical tests
… is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This is called the pleural space. … pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. The procedure may be done to help with …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat lung problems (emphysema) caused by a certain inherited disease … inhibitor deficiency). In people with this condition, lung damage is caused by elastase, a natural substance that …
Health topics
… and purge" cycle can lead to serious, long-term health problems. Acid in the mouth from vomiting can cause tooth … and past. A physical examination to check your heart, lungs, blood pressure, weight, mouth, skin, and hair for … will also need to support the person's goals for healing. Learning about the disorder will be helpful for the entire …
Health topics
… space. This is the space between the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This can make it hard to breathe. Most pleural effusions don't become infected. But …
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… that spreads through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like … through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. A person must be in … disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not everyone …
Medical tests
… X-rays are then taken. ERCP can diagnose and treat certain problems found during the test. In some cases, your doctor … gargle, or lozenge to relax your gag reflex. This makes it easier to insert a thin, flexible fibre-optic endoscope … swollen. Some people report feeling as though they can't breathe sometimes because of the tube in their throat. This …
Health topics
… A pregnancy of twins or more is considered to be high-risk. Problems are more common in multiple pregnancies than in … birth. Preterm birth increases the babies' risk of lung, brain, heart, and eye problems. Miscarriage. Having a … birth. Being born early increases the babies' risk of lung, brain, heart, and eye problems. The need for delivery …
Medications
… side effects (such as air pressure buildup inside the lungs). Rarely, sudden worsening of breathing problems may occur, especially when this medication is first … used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a certain virus (respiratory …
Medications
… intolerance fast/slow heartbeat ear pain/itching hearing problems joint/hip/knee pain numbness/tingling unusual … seizure severe headache Rare (possibly fatal) lung/breathing problems may be caused by this medication in … males, severely overweight children, or those with serious lung/breathing problems ( such as sleep apnea, lung …
