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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Pregnancy and asthma
INTRODUCTION - Asthma is the most common condition affecting the lungs during pregnancy. At any given time, up to 8 percent of pregnant women have asthma. Many women worry about how the changes of pregnancy will affect their asthma and if asthma ... [... more]
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Asthma symptoms and diagnosis in children
INTRODUCTION - Asthma a chronic condition with symptoms of cough, wheezing, and/or difficulty breathing. These symptoms occur periodically, usually related to specific triggering events. Children with asthma have narrowed airways during these ... [... more]
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Asthma treatment in children
INTRODUCTION - The optimal treatment of asthma depends upon a number of factors, including age and the severity and frequency of asthma attacks. For most children, appropriate treatments can control symptoms, allowing the child to participate ... [... more]
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Metered dose inhaler techniques in children
INTRODUCTION - Inhaled medications are an important treatment for asthma, although they are only effective if they are used properly. Correct inhaler use delivers the medication effectively to the lungs and leads to a better response. If the ... [... more]
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Lung cancer prevention and screening
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The number of people who die from lung cancer each year has risen over the past 25 years. The number of people who die from lung cancer is ... [... 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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