Respiratory Health: Treatments

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  • Sinusitis - Surgery

    08/15/08, Healthwise

    Surgery is used only when treatment with medications has failed to control sinusitis. When certain rare complications develop, such as when the infection spreads to the bone or inside the brain, surgery may be needed in addition to an

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  • Croup: Managing a croup attack

    06/11/08, Healthwise

    Using techniques to help your child control symptoms of croup can help prevent the need to see a doctor at a clinic or emergency room. These techniques focus on keeping your child's airway open to make breathing easier.

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  • Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty)

    01/08/08, Healthwise

    The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages. It supports the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made of thin bone in the back and cartilage in the front. A deviated septum occurs when the c

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  • Cystic fibrosis: Helping your child cough up mucus

    06/26/07, Healthwise

    Cystic fibrosis causes mucus to become thick and sticky, which can clog the lungs and cause serious problems. You can help your child maintain lung function and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airw

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  • Oxygen treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    Oxygen treatment increases the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and your blood oxygen levels are low, getting more oxygen can help you breathe better and live longer.

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) - Other Treatment

    05/16/07, Healthwise

    There is no other treatment for tuberculosis at this time.

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  • Thoracentesis

    03/21/07, Healthwise

    Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space. It is done with a needle (and sometimes a plastic catheter) inserted through the chest wall. This pleural fluid may

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  • Are We Ready for Super-Resistant Bugs?

    04/14/07, Johns Hopkins University

    The American Medical Association and consumer and scientific groups fear that use of this powerful antibiotic in cattle may spur the development of…

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  • Prevention and Management of COPD

    02/22/08, Johns Hopkins University

    COPD results from inflammation in the lungs caused by inhalation of noxious or toxic particles or gases. It limits the amount of air that can be…

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  • Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Home Treatment

    05/15/07, Healthwise

    It is normal for parents to feel nervous at first about caring for their baby who has chronic lung disease, especially if the baby will need oxygen therapy at home. You may be scared that you do not have the skills to give your baby t

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