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Dose Response of Umeclidinium 1-2x Daily in COPD
One puff or two, which works best for patients with COPD using the potent bronchodilator, umeclidinium?...More...
Usefulness of Reinforcing Interventions on CPAP Compliance
Learn how adherence to CPAP therapy changes with and without motivational reinforcement and technical support in the first month of therapy....More...
Remedy for Halitosis
Halitosis, also known simply as bad breath, is essentially the presence of an unpleasant odor within the mouth. Poor oral hygiene is one of the main culprits responsible for this condition, but you may also suffer from bad breath due to the food you eat, coffee, dry mouth, sinus infections, periodon...More...
Cost-Effectiveness of Integrated COPD Management in Primary Care
The RECODE trial reports on the clinical effects and costs of integrated disease management in primary care COPD patients....More...
Dumbbell Exercises for Better Breathing
Breathing is something most of us take for granted. It is an involuntary act. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other types of respiratory illness are aware of every breath. Building muscle strength to your chest, back and shoulders can allow you to breathe a little easier....More...
Cystic Fibrosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of cystic fibrosis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...
Fatal Pneumonia Caused by Penicillium digitatum
The authors describe a rare case of fatal pneumonia caused by a Penicillium digitatum infection....More...
Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia
Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia (CPL) is a rare developmental disorder that is present at birth (congenital). Affected infants have abnormally widened (dilated) lymphatic vessels within the lungs. Functioning as part of the immune system,the lymphatic system helps to protect the body against i...More...
CDC Lab Workers May Have Been Exposed to Anthrax
No risk to public; agency says safety procedures weren't followed...More...
Inhalation in Asthma and COPD With Spiromax and Turbuhaler
Compare inhalation parameters with empty versions of the two devices, and to investigate the effects of enhanced training designed to encourage faster inhalation....More...
Feds Crackdown on Internet SARS Scams
Federal officials are cracking down on Internet scam artists trying to cash in on the public's fear of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)....More...
Acute Bronchitis-Frequently Asked Questions
Learning about acute bronchitis:What is acute bronchitis?How can I tell whether I have pneumonia or bronchitis?Getting treatment:Should I take antibiotics for acute bronchitis?When might antibiotics be used for bronchitis?Taking care of yourself:What can I do to relieve a cough?When do I need to see...More...
What Is Lateral Breathing?
Lateral breathing is a technique used by those who practice Pilates, a stretching and strengthening system that works out the body. Begun by a teenage Joseph Pilates in the late 1800s, it caught on in the 1920s by dancers who wanted to stay in shape. Pilates began this specific technique to increase...More...
What Are the Causes of Decreased Saturation of Oxygen?
The body needs oxygen to function properly and stay alive. Oxygen is delivered to the tissues and organs in the body by the circulatory system or blood. Oxygen saturation levels refer to how much oxygen the red blood cells in the body are carrying. Certain conditions lead to low oxygen saturation le...More...
Recurrent Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Find out how children with recurrent community acquired pneumonia (CAP) differ from those who have never had CAP....More...
Symptoms of Pulmonary Pneumonia
Pulmonary pneumonia--more commonly known as pneumonia--is a lung infection caused by a variety of fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Individuals with pneumonia normally display a number of distinct symptoms and recover fully within 2 to 3 weeks; however, for certain groups of people, developing pneumonia ...More...
Sexsomnia: Clinical Analysis of an Underdiagnosed Parasomnia
This clinical analysis looks at the diagnosis and treatment, as well as the legal consequences, of the sleep disorder known as sexsomnia....More...
Considering PE in Acute Exacerbations of COPD
In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses a study from Chest which reveals that 1 in 4 patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD may have pulmonary embolism....More...
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