Respiratory Health: Treatments

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Pneumonia - Treatment Overview
Article
04/02/07, Healthwise
Doctors use antibiotics to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria, the most common cause of the condition. The number of days you take antibiotics depends on your general health, how serious your pneumonia is, and the type of antibiotic y
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Treatment Overview
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05/16/07, Healthwise
Doctors treat tuberculosis (TB) with antibiotics to kill the TB bacteria. These medications are given to everyone who has TB, including infants, children, pregnant women, and people who have a weakened immune system.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Treatment Overview
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08/09/06, Healthwise
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are usually mild and seem like a common cold. In most cases, RSV infections go away on their own in about 10 to 14 days. Home treatment to ease symptoms and prevent complications is usu
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Treatment Overview
Article
03/28/06, Healthwise
Treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) consists of supporting you through the illness, usually in an intensive care unit. Treatment may include:
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Treatment Overview
Article
01/18/06, Healthwise
Whooping cough is generally treated with antibiotics. Although antibiotics may help shorten the course of the disease if they are given early in the first stage of illness, they may not be prescribed right away because initial symptoms
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Laryngitis - Treatment Overview
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02/16/07, Healthwise
Most often, laryngitis is caused by an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold. Home treatment measures similar to those used for a cold, such as resting your voice and drinking fluids, are usually all that is needed. Laryngit
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Cystic Fibrosis - Treatment Overview
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06/26/07, Healthwise
Most people are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis before they are 1 year old. After a child is diagnosed, a team of health professionals will build a treatment plan based on the child's specific health problems. Treatment is different for
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Pulmonary Embolism - Treatment Overview
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02/13/07, Healthwise
Treatment of pulmonary embolism focuses on preventing future pulmonary embolism by using anticoagulant medicines. Anticoagulants prevent existing blood clots from growing larger and help prevent new ones from developing.
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Acute Bronchitis - Treatment Overview
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08/31/06, Healthwise
Treatment for acute bronchitis in otherwise healthy people usually includes taking steps to reduce cough, fever, and pain. Prescription medications, such as antibiotics, generally are not beneficial. If you already have a disease,
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Sinusitis - Treatment Overview
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08/22/06, Healthwise
Sinusitis is treated with medications and home treatment methods, such as applying moist heat to your face. The goals of treatment for sinusitis are to:
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