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Medications
… side effects. This medication should be used only to treat cancer or severe diseases caused by an overactive immune … caused serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, such as lung problems, lung infections (Pneumocystis jiroveci … doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
Medications
… your risk of developing an infection or certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). To reduce the risk … to prevent rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung transplant. This medication belongs to a class of drugs … potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
Medications
… yellowing eyes/skin. Uses Regorafenib is used to treat cancer of the colon and rectum. It is also used to treat … Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or … in the aorta or other blood vessels) recent major surgery/injury Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
Health topics
… are based on severity, which is determined by symptoms and lung function tests. You should be assigned to the most … Nighttime symptoms occur on fewer than 2 days a month. Lung function tests ( spirometry and peak expiratory flow … activities. Nighttime symptoms occur 3 to 4 times a month. Lung function tests are normal when the person is not having …
Health topics
… that you stop breathing (apnea) or that airflow to your lungs is reduced (hypopnea). This is called the … as 5 to 14 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling … as 15 to 29 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling …
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… bacteria may enter other parts of the body including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These … cases, death can occur within 18 hours. In other cases, surgery is required to remove the affected body tissue or …
Medications
… Uses Macitentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). This condition is … which helps decrease the blood pressure in the lungs, and reduces the risk of worsening of symptoms and … (such as pulmonary veno-occlusive disease) Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
Medications
… inherited condition (cystic fibrosis) who have an ongoing lung infection with a certain bacteria (Pseudomonas … that can plug up the tubes, ducts and passageways in the lungs. This can result in serious breathing problems and … before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
Medications
… needs. Uses Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma). It is a chemotherapy drug that … and avoid activities such as contact sports. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
Medications
… eyes/skin. Uses Rituximab is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic … heartbeat, previous heart attack) current/recent infections lung problems stroke This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol … and avoid activities such as contact sports. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
