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Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus
“We’ve done research on water temperature, and what we’ve discovered is that water temperature doesn’t really matter in terms of effectiveness,” sa...
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Lung Transplant
For people with severe lung disease, a transplant can bring back easier breathing and provide years of life. Some people receiving a lung transplan...
Read moreDo I Have a Lung Injury?
Most of the time, doctors find lung injuries after patients have been admitted to the hospital for trauma or illness. That’ll give doctors a better...
Read moreHome Oxygen Therapy: what to Know
Your body can’t live without the oxygen you breathe in from the air. This is a good choice for when you run errands or go to work. Liquid oxygen ta...
Read moreWhat to Expect from a Lung Biopsy
If your doctor spots something out of the ordinary on your chest X-ray or CT scan, they may ask you to get a lung biopsy. In this procedure, a doct...
Read moreHumidifiers: How to Use and Maintain Them
A humidifier puts moisture into the air. Evaporative humidifiers use a fan to blow air over a wet, absorbent material like a wick that sends moistu...
Read moreRespiratory System
Here, oxygen from inhaled air passes into your blood. Your blood then carries the carbon dioxide back to your lungs, where it’s removed from your b...
Read moreSurface Cleaning and COVID-19: what You Should Know
Stainless steel Examples: refrigerators, pots and pans, sinks, some water bottles 2 to 3 days. Cardboard Examples: shipping boxes 24 hours. Copper ...
Read moreHow to Handle Coronavirus Isolation and Anxiety
The coronavirus outbreak may have you feeling lonely, isolated, stressed, and anxious. Make time for exercise and relaxation. Socialization is key,...
Read moreHemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood)
Hemoptysis is when you cough up blood from your lungs. Treatment for hemoptysis depends on how much blood you’re coughing up and what’s causing it....
Read moreQuarantine During Coronavirus Pandemic
Usually, any symptoms of COVID-19 appear within 2 days to 2 weeks after an exposure or infection. But many people who get this coronavirus, called ...
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