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Emphysema Prognosis And Usal Treatmenrs
Smoking cessation is the most important and effective treatment. Only quitting smoking can stop the progression of lung damage once it has started. Medications used to improve breathing include bronchodilators (hand-held inhaler or nebulizer), diuretics, and corticosteroids. Antibiotics may be prescribed when
Low-flow oxygen can be used during...
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Bronchiectasis
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Bronchiectasis is a congenital or acquired disorder of the large bronchi of the lungs, characterized by permanent, abnormal dilation and destruction... Read more »
Bronchospasm
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Bronchospasm is an abnormal contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, resulting in an acute narrowing and obstruction of the respiratory... Read more »
Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Fibrosis is a proliferation of fibrous connective tissue.The process occurs normally in the formation of scar tissue to replace normal tissue lost... Read more »
Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis is the scarring and thickening of the lung tissues, a form of interstitial lung disease.Interstitial lung disease... Read more »
Legionnaires' Disease
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Legionnaires' disease is a severe bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, caused by Legionella pneumophila.The disease acquired its name as a... Read more »
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