Signs of Asbestos Fibers in the Lungs

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According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an excessive amount of asbestos fibers in the lungs can cause pleural plaque, asbestosis, pleural effusion, mesothelioma and lung cancer. It is essential to recognize the signs of asbestos fiber buildup in the lungs before a...

How Cystic Fibrosis Affects the Bones-Related Information

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Cystic Fibrosis

Breathing Exercises to Increase Oxygen

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The best way to increase oxygen is to learn to breathe efficiently. On a day-to-day basis, most people take shallow breaths into their chests, not using their whole lung capacity. Full yoga breaths, by contrast, involve breathing into both the abdomen and the chest to fill up the lungs as much as po

Association Between COPD and GERD

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Find out more about the interactions between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and GERD.

Does the Lack of O2 Harm You During Hyperventilation?

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Hyperventilation is rapid shallow overbreathing. The usual cause in susceptible individuals is anxiety or panic attack. Rather than decreasing blood oxygen levels, however, hyperventilation decreases CO2 levels in the bloodstream. It may cause a lack of oxygen supply to brain cells, but its symptoms

Bacteria in Hot Tub May Hurt Lungs

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Maintenance of Hot Tub Should Reduce Risk of Hot Tub Lung Infection

Is Hospitalization Associated With Cognitive Decline in Older Adults?

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In this video commentary, Andrew Shorr, MD, explores the findings of a recent study that suggest cognitive decline may be more likely in older adults hospitalized for critical illness.

Written Plans for COPD Exacerbation Treatment

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Learn from WebMD how to create a written plan for handling exacerbations and when to seek emergency care.

Home Lung Function Test

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A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you may have on a daily basis.

Here's What Happens When Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

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How often does lung cancer spread to the liver, and what are the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis?

Diagnosis of ARDS and Bilateral Lung Infiltrates

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Must bilateral lung infiltrates be present to diagnosis ARDS?

Exercises to Improve Lung Function

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Constricted lung capacity can be frustrating and inhibit daily activities. If you feel winded after a short walk or a trip up a flight of stairs, don't be discouraged. There are plenty of exercises to improve lung function and strengthen your respiratory system that can be done at home.

Information on Artificial Lungs in People

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Artificial lungs are machines that help a patient breathe. Some devices have both heart and lung functions built in to help the patient both oxygenate the blood and circulate it within the body.

Sexsomnia: Clinical Analysis of an Underdiagnosed Parasomnia

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This clinical analysis looks at the diagnosis and treatment, as well as the legal consequences, of the sleep disorder known as sexsomnia.

Lung Injuries

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Lung injuries may be severe if not treated immediately. WebMD describes some types of lung injuries and what can cause them.

Steroids May Reduce COPD Lung Cancer Risk

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Inhaled corticosteroids may lower lung cancer risk among people with COPD, new research shows.

How to Perform Easy Balance Exercises

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Whether you realize it or not, balance is essential to all of your daily activities. However, balance works on a use it or lose it principle. As you get older, you tend to lose balance, which explains why older people often suffer hip fractures due to frequent falling. That said, it's not just older

Pathophysiology of Pneumonia in Children

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Pneumonia is an illness that can affect the lungs and respiratory system of children. In pneumonia, the alveoli, small sacs within the lungs that provide gas exchange, become inflamed and filled with fluids, preventing them from functioning properly. The pathophysiology or physical characteristics o

Timing of Noninvasive Ventilation Failure

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What are the causes, risk factors and potential remedies of non-invasive ventilation failure?

Asbestosis

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of asbestosis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.