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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is acute … (ARDS)? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a lung problem. It happens when fluid builds up in the lungs, …
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… Tadalafil (Lungs) - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side … Uses Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by relaxing and … liver disease high or low blood pressure dehydration penis conditions (such as angulation, fibrosis/scarring, …
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… COPD's Effect on the Lungs On this page: Overview Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and narrowed. They …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions … babies need this treatment, especially if they have respiratory distress syndrome . But a ventilator's forced …
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… Learning About Respiratory Problems in Newborns On this page: What are … having trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong enough to do the work they are … baby's breathing problems may go away within hours as the lungs begin to work as they should. What can you expect? You …
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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: … as the common cold. MERS can sometimes cause more serious lung problems like pneumonia. Experts believe MERS may have … and people who have a long-term health condition, such as lung disease, are most at risk for getting MERS and for …
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… Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: … sinuses, and throat) or the lower bronchial tubes and lungs. Upper respiratory system The upper respiratory system … you might have a fever, but you're not sure. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: … Like a cold virus, RSV attacks your nose, eyes, throat, and lungs. It spreads like a cold too, when you cough, sneeze, … People with immune system problems People with heart or lung problems Adults older than 65 These people sometimes …
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… Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger On this page: … lower respiratory system includes the bronchial tubes and lungs. These types of problems are less common than ones in … rectal temperatures are the most accurate. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) On this page: Overview Latest … Information Overview What is SARS? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that … in air that an infected person exhaled. But under some conditions, SARS has spread within an apartment building and …
