Asthma treatment in adolescents and adults
INTRODUCTION - Asthma is a common lung disease affecting millions of people worldwide. It is caused by narrowing of the airways (tubes) in the lungs. This narrowing is partially or completely reversible. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, ... [... more]
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How to use a peak flow meter
INTRODUCTION - The management of asthma relies on a patient's ability to monitor their asthma regularly. Self-monitoring includes assessing the frequency and severity of symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) and measurement of lung ... [... more]
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Metered dose inhaler techniques in adults
INTRODUCTION - Inhaled medications are the cornerstone of asthma therapy, but they can only be effective if they are used properly. Correct technique delivers the medication more effectively and leads to better airway responses.The result of poor ... [... more]
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Trigger avoidance in asthma
INTRODUCTION - Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and constriction of the airways and difficulty breathing. Asthma attacks, or worsening of asthma symptoms, can occur after exposure to factors known as triggers (show ... [... more]
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Lung cancer risks, symptoms, and diagnosis
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is a serious health problem that affects many patients and their families. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and throughout the world. It is usually caused by cigarette smoke but ... [... more]
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Treatment of advanced unresectable, metastatic (stage ...
T1 - Tumor 3 cm diameter, surrounded by lung or visceral pleura, without invasion more proximal than lobar bronchus T2 - Tumor >3 cm but 7 cm, or tumor with any of the following features: Associated with atelectasis or obstructive pneumonitis ... [... more]
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Stage IB lung cancer
Once a NSCLC is diagnosed, tests are performed to determine how far it has progressed or spread. This is referred to as "staging" the cancer. Cancer staging usually requires a combination of physical examination, x-ray studies, and sometimes an [... more]
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Stage IIIA
The characteristics of stage III NSCLC and the approaches to treatment will be reviewed here. The treatment of stage I and II NSCLC and the management of patients with more advanced or recurrent (relapsed) disease is presented elsewhere. (See ... [... more]
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Treatment of small cell lung cancer
INTRODUCTION - SCLC occurs almost exclusively in smokers, particularly heavy smokers, and tends to grow and spread quickly. Because of this, surgery is considered less often in patients with SCLC than with non-small cell lung cancer. Small cell ... [... more]
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Bronchiolitis in infants and children
INTRODUCTION - Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection that occurs in children less than two years of age. It is normally caused by a virus and uncommonly by a bacterium. The virus causes inflammation of the small airways ... [... more]
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Chronic cough in adults
INTRODUCTION - The ability to cough is an important part of normal lung function. Coughing from time to time helps clear particles and secretions from the lungs and helps to prevent infection. However, sometimes a cough can become a chronic ... [... more]
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Influenza
DEFINITION - Influenza (commonly called the flu) is a highly contagious viral illness that can occur in children or adults of any age. It is responsible for illness in up to 20 percent of people worldwide each year. It occurs most frequently in ... [... more]
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