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 		How Does Asbestos Cause Lung Disease?
Exposure to asbestos can cause conditions including asbestosis, pleural disease and malignant mesothelioma if inhaled microscopic fibres become lodged in the lungs.
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 		Occupational Hazards of Mariners and Seafarers
Individuals who work aboard ships risk exposure to a host of inhalation hazards while performing maintenance. Inhalation of asbestos dust is one of the deadliest hazards.
Merchant Marines and the Threat of Asbestos
Personnel such as Merchant Mariners, navy personnel and other seafarers may have suffered exposure to asbestos while working aboard navy vessels.
Asbestos and Lung Disease
Over a century after asbestos was confirmed as a cause of human disease, people still suffer from the adverse effects of exposure to this material.
Acid Reflux and Lung Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common cause of breathing problems, including bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia.
Effective Use of Asthma Inhalers
Treatment of asthma is best done with a multifaceted approach, one that avoids or minimizes toxic side effects. Poor use of prescriptions can make symptoms worse.
Asbestosis Diagnosis and Physical Examination
An asbestosis diagnosis can be obtained with a physical examination of a patient with diagnostic imaging tests such as chest X-rays and computerized tomography (CT) scan.
Appropriate Asthma Medicines
There are a variety of asthma medications prescribed by medical doctors. However, some types are more appropriate for some asthmatics than others.
Asbestosis Information for Patients and Families
Asbestosis is found in patients exposed to small asbestos fibers located in the deepest layers of the lungs. Patients can learn some signs, symptoms and risk factors.
Swine Flu and Asthma Complications
Many adults and children who have been hospitalized with swine flu have asthma as well. Swine flu shots are strongly recommended for the high-risk group of asthmatics.
Pulmonary Hypertension ECG Medical Study
Study of emergency room ECG pulmonary embolism scans to determine relationship to pulmonary hypertension severity. Why hypertension severity may cause heart failure.
What's the Least Painful Pneumothorax Treatment?
The procedures used to correct a pneumothorax include allowing it to heal on its own, the insertion of a chest tube, or the execution of a pleurodesis procedure.
Can a Tension Pneumothorax Result in Death?
A tension pneumothorax is an extremely dangerous condition that is capable of causing sudden cardiac arrest and death. Anyone with symptoms should seek help immediately.
What Does Spontaneous Pneumothorax Really Mean?
A spontaneous pneumothorax occurs without warning and can be due to an existing respiratory condition or a genetic defect in the lining of the lungs.
What Pulmonary Problems Cause a Pneumothorax?
A collapsed lung is caused by a buildup of air in the chest cavity known as a pneumothorax. It can be the result of trauma or a naturally occurring weakness in the lungs.
Is Advair an Effective Asthma Treatment?
Advair is an asthma treatment for people who suffer from allergies. The drug is effective for people who have intermittent inflammation.
Child Day Care and Childhood Asthma
Using data collected from near thousand US children, research shows that the number of children in the Toddler's day care negatively correlates with asthma chances.
Palliative Care for Lung Disease Patients
Lung disease affects millions of people each year and the symptoms associated with the disease can cause a decline in a patient's quality of life.
Overview of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a common but potentially life-threatening condition. How do physicians manage this disease?
Asthma Symptoms & Treatment University Study
Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.
Benefits of Smoking
The negative effects smoking has on your body is almost common knowledge in America. But people continue to start smoking and keep smoking. There must be some benefits.
Symptoms of Chronic Lung Disease
Chronic Lung Disease can lead respiratory distress knowing the signs could potentially save a baby's life.
Asthma, Measure Your Breathing
If you have asthma, using a peak flow meter allows you to measure how well you're breathing.
Acute Bronchitis
This article pertains to acute bronchitis in individuals who do not have other types of health issues.
Taking Anticholinergics to Treat Asthma
Anticholinergics are commonly used for treating both mild and severe asthma.
The Different Stages of Lung Cancer
The different stages of lung cancer are listed and explained. Facts about lung cancer stages include small cell lung cancer and large cell lung cancer.
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