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aspergillosis precipitin |
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- Aspergillosis precipitin is a blood test that detects antibodies against a common fungus, or mould, called Aspergillus. The aspergillosis infection spreads in the bloodstream. It may cause an infection in the ear, cornea of the eye, heart valves, sinuses, lungs or brain. |
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aspergillus antigen skin test |
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An aspergillus antigen skin test detects antibodies against a common fungus, or mould, called Aspergillus. The aspergillosis infection spreads in the bloodstream. It may cause an infection in the ear, cornea of the eye, heart valves, sinuses, lungs or brain. |
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asthma |
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- Asthma is a common lung disease. In a person with asthma, the airways narrow as a result of inflammation within the airway wall, when exposed to different factors, or triggers. As such, individuals with asthma develop symptoms of widespread and variable airflow obstruction. These events can often reverse spontaneously or with appropriate medication. |
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cyanosis |
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- Cyanosis is a blue or purple discolouration of the skin that can occur when there is not enough oxygen in a person's blood or tissues. |
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cough |
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- A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that sometimes includes mucous. |
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first aid for difficulty breathing |
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- A person who has difficulty breathing is having trouble moving air in or out of the lungs. This can be the result of an airway obstruction, disease, severe allergic reaction, injury, or other medical condition. |
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drug-induced pulmonary disease |
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Hazy Days Are Here Again |
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The haze is returning any day now. But how prepared are you for the gloomy days ahead? Gwen Lee of HealthAnswers finds out you can protect yourself from the harmful effects of smoke haze. - "The children cough and catch cold easily during... |
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Lady Bugs and Mosquitoes = Insect Allergies? |
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Lady Bugs and Mosquitoes = Insect Allergies? - The articles highlighted below appear in the September issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma... |
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humidifiers and health |
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- Humidifiers are machines that put tiny droplets of water vapor into the air. |
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oxygen therapy |
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pulmonary function test |
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- This test measures the amount of air that can be taken in with a deep breath and how quickly it can be expelled from the lungs by a forceful exhalation. |
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noisy breathing in adults |
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- Noisy breathing in adults is a common condition, usually caused by a blockage in the air passages. |
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Live life to the fullest though you have Asthma |
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Live life to the fullest though you have Asthma - 12 January 2000 -- by Karon Ng - Asthma is the 10th principal cause of death in Singapore; in 1998, 20% of Singapore children demonstrated symptoms of asthma (Ministry of Health), and some... |
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respiratory acidosis |
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pulse oximetry |
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shortness of breath |
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respiratory alkalosis |
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spirometry |
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Useful Links |
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National Asthma Campaign - LungNet - Australian Lung Foundation - Tollfree: 1800 654 301 |
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wheezing |
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- Wheezing describes a form of difficult, noisy breathing. |
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