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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a … breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, about …
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Lung Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis . In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be … Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis . In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be …
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Lung Cancer On this page: Health Tools … What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells …
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Lung and Respiratory Conditions Last updated December 27, … Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Pleural Effusion Pleurisy Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and …
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Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this … of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common cause of COPD is … of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common cause of COPD is …
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Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Related … you may have. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Citations Global Initiative … management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 GOLD Science Committee report on …
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… Persons with lung conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes … advice and suggestions to persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on how to start an exercise program and …
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Lung Function Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Exercise stress test. You may also hear the tests called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. Lung function results are … lung diseases, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Check a person's lung function …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview … such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). Your doctor obtains lung tissue by … such as lung cancer or fibrous tissue in the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis). Your doctor obtains lung tissue by …
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… Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) On this page: Related … can be caused by conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and … can be caused by conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and …