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bronchitis. With this condition, you cough up mucus for 3 months or more each year for at least 2 ... healthcare provider about medicines or other methods to help you quit. Ask family members to quit ... 86309;discharge instructions for chronic brochitis;pulmonology;homecare;lung infection

Pneumocystis pneumonia or PCP is a fungal infection in 1 or both lungs. It is common in ... people who have a weak immune system, such as people who have AIDS. Pneumocystis Pneumonia or PCP

. Teach your children to cough or sneeze into their elbow, sleeve, or a tissue. Teach them to wash ... school or daycare. The flu can make children very sick. Here are ways to prevent and treat the flu ... 88829;pul1109;pulmonary;pulmonology;pediatrics;protect your child from the flu;influenza;kids;respiratory infections

bronchitis is a cough. The cough may be dry or it may make clear or yellow-to-green mucus. Thick and ... may diagnose acute bronchitis if you have a cough and other symptoms. He or she may ask about cold or

for better exercise. You can use them at your pulmonary facility or at home. Chronic Lung ... exercise plan, use these tips for better exercise. You can use them at your pulmonary facility or at ... 88821;pul1105;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic ... lung disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd

your test results, you may need oxygen all the time. Or it may only be needed during certain ... activities, such as exercise or sleep. When oxygen is prescribed, you’ll be referred to a medical equipment ... 88805;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic lung ... disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd;pul1097;oxygen therapy

to look for. Common symptoms For most people, COVID-19 causes fever, tiredness and a dry cough ... . Some also have aches and pains, a stuffy nose, a sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms show up ... human;coronavirus;COVID-19;highly;contagious;cough;sore throat;dry cough;aches;pains;body;stuffy;congestion;nose;breathing;trouble

, mall, or zoo with your family.  Bowl, fish, or golf with friends.  Put a photo of your kids or ... grandkids near your exercise spot for motivation.  Read a book or magazine while you ride an ... 88817;pul1103;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic ... lung disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd

Symptoms get worse or you have new symptoms Increased coughing or coughing up brown or bloody mucus ... for your cut (incision). Follow directions from your provider about when it's OK to shower or bathe ... discharge instructions for pneumonectomy;pulmonology;pneumonectomy homecare;86449

Understand Whooping Cough ... coughs, sneezes, or talks. Understanding Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Whooping cough (pertussis) is ... person to person through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. With whooping cough ... 88963;understanding whooping cough (pertussis);understanding whooping cough;understanding pertussis;pertussis (whooping cough);whooping cough;pertussis

are suggestions:  Hold a wand or rolled towel on your lap. Keep your back straight and your ... healthcare provider or pulmonary rehabilitation team may suggest adding resistance to make your muscles ... 88811;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic lung ... disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd

case of infection or a flare-up of COPD symptoms. They may prescribe emergency medicines just in ... case. These may include antibiotics or steroids. Call your insurance company. Make sure you’ll have ... 88807;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic lung ... disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd;pul1098;traveling with chronic lung disease

Understanding Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children ... used to be called the 100-day cough because it can last for weeks or months. The illness often starts ... like the common cold, with a runny nose, sneezing, and a mild cough or fever. After 1 to 2 weeks

are suggestions:  Sit or stand with your shoulders relaxed. Breathe in. Slowly lower your chin ... rolls Here are suggestions: Stand with your shoulders relaxed. Put your hands on your hips or ... 88813;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic lung ... disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd;pul1101

Trouble walking or talking Feeling faint or dizzy Severe bleeding or coughing up large amounts of blood ... used to take 1 or more samples of your lung tissue. The tissue is then looked at under a ... 86416;discharge instructions for lung biopsy;lung cancer screening;pulmonology;lung biopsy recovery;lung diagnostics

may include fever, chills, headache, extreme tiredness (fatigue), cough, sore throat, runny or ... places. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your elbow. Don't use ... 88831;pul1110;pulmonary;pulmonology;preventing common respiratory infections;cold prevention

home, you can use water bottles, bags of dried beans, or soup cans instead. Shoulder press ... Stand or sit, holding a weight in each hand at shoulder level. Your palms should face forward. Inhale ... 88815;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;exercising with chronic lung ... disease;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd

medicines to manage your COPD. Some help to control or prevent symptoms. These are called maintenance ... medicines. They are also called long-acting medicines. You may take these medicines every day. Or you ... 88803;pulmonology;pulmonary;obstructive lower respiratory tract;medicines for chronic lung disease ... ;using the dyspnea scale;chronic lung disease rehabilitation;copd;pul1096

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a large vein deep in a leg, arm, or elsewhere ... large vein deep in a leg, arm, or elsewhere in the body. The clot can separate from the vein, travel ... discharge instructions for pulmonary embolism;pulmonology;deep vein thrombosis;pulmonary embolism home recovery;DVT;PE;86453

DXM is a common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies. It's also become a popular ... . Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient found in many cough and ... cough medicine abuse;teen cough medicine abuse;cough medicine abuse effects;DXM;Dextromethorphan;cough syrup abuse;1,2617;1-2617;2617