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… Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell …
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… Condition Basics What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control … it is that you have lung cancer. You may need tests to be sure. Lung cancer is usually first … fatigue and weakness. Recurring respiratory infections, such as pneumonia. If lung cancer …
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… and Older Other symptoms include: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Pleural Effusion Pleurisy … Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Colds and Flu Tests for Lung Infections … Symptoms These are some of the …
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… 106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, … enter other parts of the body including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the … can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue …
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… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease in infants? Chronic lung disease … high oxygen levels can damage a baby's lungs. Infections. Premature babies are more likely … the start of pregnancy. A doctor may order tests to rule out other causes of breathing …
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… that connect them. Most UTIs are bladder infections . A bladder infection most often … you have infections often, you may need more tests to find out why. How is a UTI treated? … treatment takes and if you will need urine tests will vary. It depends on where the …
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… the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. … is rarely uncomfortable. There may be tests, such as hearing tests. How are ear infections treated? Most …
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… that connect them. Most UTIs are bladder infections. UTIs in children must be treated … , and other complications. Examinations and Tests To diagnose a UTI, your doctor will ask … results of the test. Your doctor may do other tests if your child has a UTI and: Is younger …
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… yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. They may bother … treatment, see your doctor. Examinations and Tests Doctors diagnose a vaginal yeast … to find out if you have a yeast infection. Tests may include: A wet mount test to look …
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… Surgery Overview The goal of surgery for lung cancer is to remove all of the cancer and … The doctor removes a small wedge of lung. Segmentectomy. The doctor removes a larger part of the lung. Lobectomy. The doctor removes the …
