Nasal Wash Treatment
Information on nasal wash treatments, including why they should be performed, how to do them correctly, and which techniques might be used. Many people with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, or other lung problems also have nasal and sinus ... [... 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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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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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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Breathing and Relaxation
Relaxation is the absence of tension in muscle groups and a minimum or absence of "inner chatter" - the thoughts and worries that constantly go on in our minds. A person's relaxation level is often dependent on his or her breathing pattern. ... [... 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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Interstitial Lung Disease
Information on Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), a broad term applied to a variety of conditions characterized by the scarring of lung tissue. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 130 ... [... more]
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Spirometry Testing (Lung Function Testing)
Answers to common questions and concerns regarding Spirometry Testing, such as what it is, how to prepare for a test, and what is done during the test. Through routine spirometry, lung diseases can often be diagnosed in the early stages when ... [... more]
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Information on the respiratory disease vocal cord dysfunction and how it differs from asthma. In 1983, doctors described a condition that may be confused with asthma. This condition is called vocal cord dysfunction, or VCD. People with VCD will ... [... 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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Long-Term Control Medications
Inhaled steroids frequently asked questions and answers. What are some recommendations to minimize or prevent steroid side effects? An inhaled steroid is typically prescribed as a long-term control medicine. This means that it is used every day ... [... 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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