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… protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is safe to get the influenza and … other infections. Bacterial pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, is the most common complication from influenza, … also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions. These complications can …
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… therapy increases the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and your … Citations Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, … Sleep Medicine Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, …
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… section Medical Tests Challenge Tests for Asthma Home Lung Function Test Lung Function Tests Open/close information section Make a … section Medical Tests Challenge Tests for Asthma Home Lung Function Test Lung Function Tests Open/close …
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… When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an attack, you may feel short of … the overreaction of the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). Here are some other steps you can … When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an attack, you may feel short of …
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… about an hour before you eat. Then clear your lungs. This can help you breathe better during your meal. … Eat while sitting up. This helps remove pressure on your lungs. If you use oxygen, use it while eating. Eating and … about an hour before you eat. Then clear your lungs. This can help you breathe better during your meal. …
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… can break loose and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs. There it can block blood flow in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). This can be life-threatening. … can break loose and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs. There it can block blood flow in the lungs (pulmonary …
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… other serious chronic health problems, such as heart or lung disease, that make a surgical procedure more dangerous. … Pessaries are sometimes used to see what the effect of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be on urinary … other serious chronic health problems, such as heart or lung disease, that make a surgical procedure more dangerous. …
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… It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. How To Use This medication is given by … in men, prostate cancer) blood clots (such as in the leg, lungs) heart disease (such as heart failure, chest pain, … your blood calcium level to prevent problems. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products …
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… and neck pain. Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab). Wound care. Cancer-related problems. Treatment of children or older … , spinal cord injury , and major cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) problems—are usually addressed by a team of health … , spinal cord injury , and major cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) problems—are usually addressed by a team of health …
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… or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for developing the Canadian guideline …