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… dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of breath If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of … May irritate your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing irritation or damage to lung tissue May cause …
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… inherited condition (cystic fibrosis) who have an ongoing lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas … If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist. Before treatment with inhaled … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… A dry powder inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the same … in through the inhaler, the inhaler puts medicine into your lungs. Dry powder inhalers come in different shapes and … start using a dry powder inhaler. Talk with your doctor, respiratory therapist, or pharmacist to make sure you are …
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… common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're … things you can do to help prevent colds and other upper respiratory infections (URIs): Wash your hands often. Be … expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age …
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… What precautions you can take to prevent colds and other respiratory infections. A narrow nose and air passages make … Down syndrome prone to minor blockages from mucus during respiratory infections. A stuffy nose forces your child to … the mucous membranes and increases the chances of an upper respiratory infection. Also, discuss your child's …
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… nerves. Common causes of facial problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. You breathe in the medicine for a few minutes. Why is a nebulizer used? A nebulizer may be used to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic … mask. This sends the medicine directly to your airways and lungs. You breathe in the medicine for a few minutes. Why is …
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… Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … . Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Sometimes a long-term … . Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Sometimes a long-term …
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… blood and oxygen. That's why it is most often found in the lungs. This is called pulmonary TB. But TB can also spread … part of your body (extrapulmonary TB). There are other conditions with symptoms similar to TB, such as pneumonia … (2003). Treatment of tuberculosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 167(4): 603–662. …
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… illnesses. Taking precautions to prevent colds and other respiratory infections is important for a child with Down … Down syndrome prone to minor blockages from mucus during respiratory infections. A stuffy nose forces your child to … the mucous membranes and increases the chances of an upper respiratory infection. Your child's immunization history …
