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… that they are developing normally through fetal ultrasound scans, which can also be arranged through your doctor. …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Retinal imaging uses special cameras and scanners to make magnified images, or pictures, of the back … and makes pictures. Optical coherence tomography, or OCT. A scanner uses light waves to form an image of the retina on a … breathe and blink normally while the camera photographs or scans your eyes. It only takes a few minutes to take the …
Health topics
… your feet and ending at your head. As you do this "body scan," you might note places where you're tense or have … your feet and ending at your head. As you do this "body scan," you might note places where you're tense or have …
Health topics
… often transplanted are: Kidney . Liver . Heart . Pancreas . Lung . Small intestine . More than one organ can be transplanted at one time. For example, a heart and lung transplant is possible. Who can get a transplant? Your … example, you could have a heart transplant or a heart and lung transplant. The disease that has caused your organ to …
HealthLinkBC files
… the air that can be inhaled. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts … The B.C. Lung Foundation – Air Quality …
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… order an imaging test, such as an X-ray, an MRI , or a CT scan. This test is to find out if something like a broken … causes for your pain. Learn more Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction … order an imaging test, such as an X-ray, an MRI , or a CT scan. This test is to find out if something like a broken …
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… a tumour is found during your cystoscopy, you may have a CT scan or MRI. You will also likely have a transurethral … and if it has spread. Learn more Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Cystoscopy Digital Rectal Examination … a tumour is found during your cystoscopy, you may have a CT scan or MRI. You will also likely have a transurethral …
Medications
… is used to improve breathing and reduce the risk of lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. It is used … of mucus so that it can be cleared from the lungs more easily. How To Use Read the Instructions for Use … doctor or pharmacist. This medication is inhaled into the lungs using special breathing equipment as directed by your …
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… symptoms? When you have an asthma attack, airflow to the lungs is reduced. During an asthma attack: It may be hard to … (chronic) inflammation in the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). Inflammation leads to overreaction … to become smaller. This reduces airflow in and out of the lungs. Extra mucus produced by the mucous glands in the …
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… failure causes rapid fluid buildup, or congestion, in the lungs and other parts of the body. Sudden heart failure is … high blood pressure, which can cause fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema). Things that you might do that can … heart failure gets worse, fluid starts to build up in your lungs and other parts of your body. This may cause you to: …
