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Coughing up blood, otherwise known as hemoptysis, can be very frightening. It can also be confusing at first. Is the blood truly coming from your lungs or could it be from a nosebleed, your esophagus, or from your stomach? While hemoptysis...
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What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation, also called respiratory rehabilitation, is essential to managing the symptoms of chronic respiratory diseases. For patients experiencing decreased breathing efficacy or decreased function, pulmonary rehab can be especially helpful, allowing them to learn how...
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What Are the Supplemental Oxygen Side Effects? In general, supplemental oxygen is safe and effective when used correctly. However, as with all medical treatments, there is the potential for side effects, particularly when used incorrectly. The American Thoracic Society cautions that there...
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What is hypoxemia? Hypoxemia occurs when levels of oxygen in the blood are lower than normal. If blood oxygen levels are too low, your body may not work properly. Blood carries oxygen to the cells throughout your body to keep...
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How Is COPD Treated When you are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, you likely will have many questions and the answers may not always be clear at first. Not all people with COPD have the...
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