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Lung Function in COPD

… stage get out of breath with just a little activity. When symptoms get worse, they can be … stage get out of breath with just a little activity. When symptoms get worse, they can be …

… part of the bronchus and reconnects the healthy ends. Pneumonectomy. The doctor … Your remaining lung function. Your overall health before surgery. Which type of surgery … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …

Chronic Lung Disease in Infants

… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease … need this treatment, especially if they have respiratory distress syndrome . But a …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more … hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or … hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or …

Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine

… home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine … home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine …

Lung and Respiratory Conditions

… (TB) Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Related topics: Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder … (TB) Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Related topics: Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder …

Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) . The procedure removes the diseased lungs and replaces them with …

COPD Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Surgery Overview In lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a large area of damaged lung is removed to allow the remaining lung tissue to expand when you breathe in. This surgery is done only for …

Black Lung Disease

… get worse during your exposure to the dust or after your exposure has ceased. What are the … get worse during your exposure to the dust or after your exposure has ceased. What are the …

Lung Cancer

… is more likely to spread than NSCLC. What causes it? Most lung cancer is caused by … cancer after being exposed to other harmful substances. Cancer may also be caused by gene … cancer and other things, such as your overall health. The main treatments are surgery to …

Lung Function in COPD

Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer