Sinusitis Medications
Many options exist for treating sinusitis, including nasal sprays, antibiotics, decongestants, antihistamines, and steroids. The primary goal when treating sinusitis is to decrease the inflammation in the nose and sinus openings to improve sinus ... [... more]
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Management During Pregnancy
Tips for managing your asthma and keeping it under control during pregnancy. Here are some steps you can take and things you can think about in advance to manage your asthma during pregnancy. Early awareness of asthma symptoms and peak flow ... [... more]
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Emotional Management
COPD can be difficult to cope with not only physically, but emotionally as well. Learn more about how to better deal with the disease emotionally. In most cases, COPD completely changes a person's life and it is hard to adjust to a new way of ... [... more]
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Chronic Beryllium Disease
Information on the metal element beryllium and its health risks due to exposure by breathing or handling it. Includes common sources of beryllium. Beryllium is a naturally occurring element found in soil in the form of beryl and in rock in the ... [... more]
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Nutrition Management
Proper nutrition can play a critical role in managing your asthma. Here are some helpful nutritional suggestions. An important part of a healthy lifestyle is good nutrition. Good nutrition involves choosing healthy foods that can work to heal and ... [... more]
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COPD Medications
Many types of medication are available for COPD treatment, including bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics. Your doctor may prescribe medications to control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most people ... [... more]
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Tratamiento de Lavados Nasales
Prepare una solución salina (agua con sal) use un vaso limpio y prepare la mezcla fresca para cada lavado. Mezcle media cucharada de sal sin yodo(uniodized salt) en un vaso de 8 onzas de agua tibia. Debe usar sal sin yodo, (uniodized salt) porque . [... more]
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Reflux and Lung Disease
Many people with chronic lung disease also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). In this condition, the muscle between the stomach and esophagus (swallowing tube) is weak and stomach contents and acid back-up into the esophagus. This may or ... [... more]
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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Information on nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and how it differs from tuberculosis (TB). Explanation of the family of bacteria called mycobacteria and a list of some of its species. Germs, like plants and animals, have been classified into ... [... more]
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Surtido de la Receta
Nota: Esta información se proporciona como un servicio educativo de LUNG LINE®. No es la intención de esta publicación sustituir la consulta con su propio doctor. [... more]
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Techniques to Bring Up Mucus - National Jewish Health
Suggested techniques for bringing up mucus for individuals with COPD in order to make breathing easier. Start by taking a deep breath. Hold the breath for 2-3 seconds. Use your stomach muscles to forcefully expel the air. Avoid a hacking cough or ... [... more]
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General Tools
Use a peak flow meter to help measure how well your lungs are functioning. A peak flow meter is a small, easy-to-use instrument that reveals how well your lungs are working. It does this by measuring your peak expiratory flow, which tells you how ... [... more]
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