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… Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's … on breathing In COPD, the airways of the lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and … it difficult to move air in and out of the lungs. The inflammation of the bronchial tubes …
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… have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, or infection. When your lungs are … Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute … With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in …
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… Overview When you have too much mucus in your lungs, learning to clear your lungs may help you save energy and improve … infections. Here are three ways to clear your lungs: Postural drainage Chest and back …
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… Overview The dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect cause high blood sugar levels, … sugar in the morning (before eating). Somogyi effect If the blood sugar level drops too low … in the morning. An example of the Somogyi effect is: A person who takes insulin doesn't …
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… Overview What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is … so it's important to try to avoid them. Prevention Don't smoke The best way to keep …
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… flu or a cold. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may be a cause, especially in adults … flu or a cold. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may be a cause, especially in adults … flu or a cold. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may be a cause, especially in adults …
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… of coughing or having a hard time breathing. Quickly get tired during exercise. Your … people take controller medicine—usually an inhaled corticosteroid—every day. Taking it … that can cause your attacks. You use quick-relief medicine, such as salbutamol, during an …
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… Surgery Overview In lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a large area of damaged lung is removed to allow the remaining lung …
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… Learning Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) … Using Oxygen at Home . COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers . Breathing Problems: Using a … Your Triggers COPD: Clearing Your Lungs COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy COPD: Using Exercise …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as pneumonia . They …
