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  • /app/files/public/5444/pdf-MF---Nontubercucous-Mycobacteria.pdf Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Show Details
    Description
    Germs, like plants and animals, have been classified into similar groups. The groups are called "families." One such family of germs is known as the Mycobacteriaceae. Within this family there are a number of species. Some species can cause human diseases (pathogenic). Others species do not cause human diseases (saprophytic). Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an infamous species. This is the organism that causes human tuberculosis.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    6/24/2011
  • /app/files/public/5792/pdf-TF-Sputum-Induction.pdf Sputum Induction Show Details
    Description
    Sputum induction is a procedure to help a patient cough up secretions from the lungs more easily. The principle is to create extra moisture in the airways of the lungs. This will loosen and thin out secretions so they may be coughed up more easily. A sputum induction procedure is done to obtain a high quality sputum specimen.
    Last Updated
    12/8/2011
  • /app/files/public/5449/pdf-MF---Pari-LC-with-TOBI-or-Tobramycin.pdf Using A Pari LC® Plus Nebulizer With TOBI® or Tobramycin Show Details
    Description
    A nebulizer delivery system consists of a nebulizer (small plastic medication cup with a lid that drops into the cup and twists) and a source for compressed air. The air flow from the compressor to the nebulizer changes the medication solution to a mist. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways. This increases the medication's effectiveness.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/4/2013
  • /app/files/public/5448/pdf-MF---Pari-LC-Star-with-Amikacin.pdf Using A Pari LC® Star Nebulizer With Amikacin Show Details
    Description
    A nebulizer delivery system consists of a nebulizer (small plastic medication cup with a lid that drops into the cup and twists) and a source for compressed air. The air flow from the compressor to the nebulizer changes the medication solution to a mist. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways. This increases the medication's effectiveness.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/4/2013

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