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Many medications are available as inhaled treatments. Inhaled methods deliver medication directly to the airway, which is useful for respiratory problems.

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 airflow 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

Many medications are available as inhaled treatments. Inhaled methods deliver medication directly to the airway, which is useful for respiratory problems.

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 airflow 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

The OGTT is a blood test that measures how your body removes glucose (a kind of sugar) from the blood. Insulin is made in the pancreas and it helps change glucose into energy for your body. People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have trouble making insulin or using insulin their body makes. This could lead to CF-related diabetes (CFRD) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). CFRD and IGT are not caused by eating too much sugar or carbohydrates. It is important to know that there is nothing a person with CF has done to cause his/her diabetes, nor is there anything specific a person can do to prevent his/her diabetes. Rather, some people with CF will develop CFRD or IGT, while others may not

Now that your fundoplication surgery is done, you begin the postoperative care phase of your treatment. This involves advancing your diet slowly to prevent uncomfortable side effects from eating, yet having adequate nutrition to promote healing and prevent unintentional weight loss.

Your health care provider has requested an MRI scan be performed with the injection of a contrast agent into the body.

Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction, or EILO, may be confused with asthma. People with EILO will report asthma-like symptoms to their doctors. Symptoms of EILO include shortness of breath, intermittent hoarseness or wheezing, chronic cough and/or throat clearing, chest and/or throat tightness, and just having trouble getting air in.

When you feel sick, you want to feel better fast. But antibiotics are not always the answer. Antibiotics only work to treat infections caused by bacteria. Using them for viruses will NOT make you feel better or get back to work faster

Bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration are procedures to collect and examine bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside some of your larger bones.

Gastroparesis (GP) is a chronic motility disorder of the stomach, sometimes called “lazy stomach.”The goal for treatment of gastroparesis is to decrease symptoms such as nausea or bloating, but unfortunately a complete cure is unlikely

Preparing for esophageal surgery can be stressful. We have put this information together to help ease your mind.

Preparing for an upcoming esophageal surgery with LINX device can be stressful. We have put this information together to help ease your mind.

This is not complicated — just gently wash skin with soap and water in the shower or with a washcloth, and pat dry. If you need to reach underneath the bumper holding the tube to the skin, you may use a Q-tip.

Immune Checkpoints are hardwired pathways in your body. They help ensure that the immune system is able to discriminate between healthy and abnormal cells (such as cancer cells).

An EMG is a test to detect problems with nerves and muscles.

Take care of your feet, eyes and teeth to prevent complications from diabetes.

You have been diagnosed with low ferritin, so we recommend that you take an iron supplement. Learn about two recommended iron preparations that are available without a prescription:

Stage 1 is when you are recently diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Stage 2 is when you need oxygen with activity, but not at rest.

Stage 3 is when you need oxygen 24 hours a day, with activity, at rest and during sleep.

Stage 4 IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary FIbrosis) is when one has advanced oxygen needs.

An advance directive is a legal form that states what medical decisions are made and who will make them when an individual is not able to respond to a medical team or is unable to make his or her own decisions.

Palliative care is a type of medicine that focuses on the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of people who have a serious illness, including cancer, end-stage respiratory disease and end-stage organ failure.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a term used to refer to one particular form of pulmonary fibrosis of unknown cause. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is commonly called IPF.

Let’s take a look inside the lungs to see what is happening with IPF.

You have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter that may be causing you problems. Tikosyn, also called dofetilide (generic name), is one of the medications used to try to keep you out of atrial fibrillation.

Anti-Reflux Surgery Nissen Fundoplication or LINX System

Alpha-1 liver disease may affect children and adults who have abnormal Alpha-1 antitrypsin genes. Keys to suspecting Alpha-1 liver disease can include family members with a history of Alpha-1 disease, emphysema, COPD or unexplained liver disease.

Your doctor may prescribe medicine to reduce symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most people with COPD take long-acting medicine every day to help shortness of breath. In addition, short-acting medicine is used on an only-when-needed basis to decrease shortness of breath.

Opioids are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain means it will only last a short time (like after surgery). Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer.

A RediHaler^® consists of a pressurized canister of medication in a plastic case with a mouthpiece. The RediHaler  is breath activated. This means when you inhale, the RediHaler automatically releases a mist of medication.

A RespiClick® consists of a canister of medication in a plastic case with a mouthpiece. The RespiClick is breath activated. This means when you inhale, the RespiClick automatically releases a dose of medication.

The Adrenaclick® is an easy and convenient way to give epinephrine. Epinephrine is a medicine used to treat an anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a systemic (whole body), life threatening allergic reaction.

Your doctor has suggested you have a Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperventilation Test as part of the evaluation at National Jewish Health. This test can help identify breathing trouble you may have when you exercise.

This guide will help you understand why treating sleep apnea is important, address the most common challenges associated with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, and improve comfort with your treatment.

Las vías respiratorias son unos tubos dentro de los pulmones que llevan el aire. Con el asma, estos tubos se inflaman y se hinchan. Otra palabra para esto es inflamación. Esto dificulta el movimiento del aire desde dentro hacia fuera.

The asma-1 peak flow meter is a small, easy-to-use instrument that enables you or your child to measure lung function at home, at work, at school — wherever you go. The peak flow meter measures how fast a person can blow out air after a maximum inhalation.

Portable oxygen concentrators are oxygen machines that draw in oxygen with the use of a battery, electricity or DC power, for example, the power port in your car. They are smaller and lighter than stationary concentrators. People often like the portability of portable oxygen concentrators.

The nocturnal oximetry test is often referred to as overnight oxygen test or “noc ox”. This test evaluates your oxygen needs while you sleep. This test will help you doctor determine the best treatment for you.

Your doctor has suggested you have an oxygen titration test as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. The oxygen titration test evaluates your oxygen needs at rest and during exercise. This test will help your doctor determine the best treatment for you.

Esophageal cancer forms in the tissues that line the esophagus, or the long, hollow tube that connects the mouth and stomach. There are two types of esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

The implantable loop recorder continually records the electrical signals of your heart. It can identify abnormal heart rhythms throughout the day and night for up to 3 years. Abnormal heart rhythms may be identified with symptoms you are having. This will help you doctor identify the best treatment plan for you.

This guide is intended to help IPF caregivers navigate the course of the disease and anticipate challenges that may be encountered along the way. The caregiver journey can be a rough road to travel at times, however, the right tools and support can help pave the way for a positive caregiving experience.

As part of your evaluation for Sjögren’s syndrome, a lip biopsy has been recommended. This Test Facts will answer common questions related to this biopsy procedure.

The Aerobika airway clearance device is a technique to help mobilize mucus from the airways. The manometer is the green, yellow and red attachment on the Aerobika.

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.

A common cause of a painful joint is synovitis (inflammation of the lining of the joint). An injection of corticosteroid and/or local anaesthetic medication directly into the joint can sometimes be helpful in reducing the inflammation and providing pain relief. Reduction in pain may make physical therapy more effective.

Here are some guidelines to make you a stronger candidate and improve your outcome post-lung transplant.

A bronchoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the airways in the lungs.

When eczema symptoms are severe, your health care provider may suggest wet wrap therapy. These are dressings--often made from articles of clothing--that have been soaked in warm water with a dry layer applied on top. Face wraps are done by nurses trained in the procedure using gauze and surgical netting.

An overnight sleep study looks at the quality of your child’s sleep, in particular if he/she has difficulty breathing during sleep or moves a lot during sleep.