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… and sarcoma. Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Nodules Thyroid Surgery Current as of: March 1, 2023 … and sarcoma. Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Nodules Thyroid Surgery Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become … that asthma may raise your risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . footnote 2 Asthma during … such as fibrous tissue caused by chronic inflammation (pulmonary fibrosis). Blood tests, such as a complete blood …
Medications
… doses of these 2 drugs to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Macitentan blocks the effects of a … disorders (such as anemia) other lung conditions (such as pulmonary veno-occlusive disease) heart problems (such as …
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… Asthma Back and Neck Pain Cancer COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Genetic Conditions Headaches … and Vision Heart and Circulation Hormones Immune System Lungs and Airways Mental and Behavioural Issues Mouth and …
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… I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Thyroid Nodules Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Thyroid Nodules Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… during a flare-up? When you have a COPD flare-up, your lungs may suddenly produce more mucus . Or the airways of … infection. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD: Handling a Flare-Up Current … infection. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD: Handling a Flare-Up Current …
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… Conditions Cancer Colds and Flu COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Disease and Disease Prevention … Infectious Diseases Joints and Spinal Conditions Kidneys Lungs and Respiratory Conditions Multiple Sclerosis Obesity …
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… (ARDS)? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a lung problem. It happens when fluid builds up in the lungs, … important ways. Here are some things that might help: Try pulmonary rehabilitation. It can help you get stronger and … important ways. Here are some things that might help: Try pulmonary rehabilitation. It can help you get stronger and …
Health features
… Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive antibiotics just in case? … is one of a group of common bacteria that sometimes cause lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened … this infection after heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery are very low. Mycobacterium chimaera …
Medical tests
… is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This is called the pleural space. … injury, cancer, pancreatitis , autoimmune disease , or a pulmonary embolism (PE) . If an infection is present, the … protein level. Abnormal cells may also be present. If a pulmonary embolism is present, the exudate will have a low …
