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A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, the lower portion of the GI tract and that is about 5 feet long. Your doctor will use a small flexible tube to do a visual inspection of the inside of your colon and may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) found inside your colon during the procedure.

An MRA is Magnetic Resonance Angiography done using the MRI scanner. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer. This creates very clear pictures of internal body structures. An MRA is used to obtain detailed images of blood vessels and blood flow.

An alternative to a nasal canula transtracheal oxygen (TTOT). Transtracheal oxygen therapyis a method used to deliver oxygen directly to the lungs. It is used to treat chronic hypoxemia (low blood oxygen).

A Neohaler® consists of a plastic device to inhale medication. A capsule of powdered medication is placed in the device. The Neohaler® is breath activated.

Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) is a disease that primarily affects the lungs, causing inflammation, characteristic scars called granulomas and, in more severe cases, scarring called fibrosis. CBD is immune-mediated, meaning that CBD can develop only in individuals who have developed an immune response or “allergy” to beryllium metal, ceramic or alloy, termed beryllium sensitization (BeS).

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is less common and a faster growing type of lung cancer. SCLC affects 15% of all lung cancer patients. SCLC is the most aggressive type of lung cancer. It may be treated with chemotherapy and radiation. SCLC has two stages: limited stage and extensive stage.

It is important to prevent low blood sugar. Learn what causes low blood sugar and the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar.

Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas is unable to make insulin or the body is unable to use insulin or both.

The Hemoglobin A1c test tells the doctor and patient the average blood sugar level over the last 3 months.

Budesonide comes as a liquid. You will mix a viscous (thickened) solution. You will swallow the solution twice a day, after breakfast and after dinner.

Flovent® (fluticasone) comes as a metered-dose-inhale. You will swallow the spray from the metered-dose-inhaler. The spray is swallowed so it will coat the esophagus. This technique is different than the inhaled method used for asthma.

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.

Medicine safety is very important. Here are some things you can do to ensure safe medicine use for you and your family.

A Respimat consists of a plastic device containing medication. The medication is released as a slow-moving soft mist. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways.

The Pressair™ device consists of a plastic device to inhale medication. The device is breath activated. This means when you inhale, the Pressair™ device automatically releases the medication. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways. This increases the medication's effectiveness. The portable size, efficiency and convenie

People with some lung conditions such as cysitic fibrosis, bronchiectasis with mycobacterial disease and COPD often produce a large amount of mucus. If the mucus is allowed to collect in the airways, breathing may become difficult and infection may occur. The AerobiKa® airway clearance device is a technique to help mobilize mucus from the airways.

Los medicamentos pueden ser administrados de diferentes maneras. Una de las maneras más comunes para administrar medicamentos para el asma es un nebulizador. Hay varios tipos de nebulizadores que se pueden usar para administrar diferentes medicamentos. Algunos de estos medicamentos se usan para prevenir que su asma se empeore.

Hay varios tipos de Medidores de Flujo Máximo. Uno de ellos es el de la derecha. Éste es un pequeño aparato que le permite medir su respiración en casa o en el trabajo. El Medidor de Flujo Máximo mide la rapidez con la que usted sopla.

Controlar su provisión de medicamentos es una tarea importante. Cuando usted toma los medicamentos como se los han recetado puede mantener su enfermedad bajo control. Los profesionales de la salud le proporcionarán información especifica acerca de sus medicamentos. Estar informado sobre sus medicamentos y seguir las pautas mencionadas a continuación, le ayudará a controlar mejor su enfermedad.

El humo proveniente de un fumador contiene más de 4.000 productos químicos. Cuarenta (40) de estos, son conocidos o se piensa que causan Cáncer. El humo del tabaco quemado contiene todavía más de estos mismos químicos.

Reflujo gastroesofágico ocurre cuando existe un flujo invertido o reflujo del contenido estomacal hacia al esófago. Todos tenemos algo de reflujo. Cantidades anormales de reflujo pueden causar la enfermedad de reflujo gastroesofágico. Eso ocurre cuando la válvula de musculo liso entre el esófago y el estomago no funciona correctamente. Esa banda de musculo se llama el esfínter esofágico inferior.

¿Sufre usted de nariz tapada o que le gotea la mayor parte del tiempo? En los Estados Unidos, hay 40 millones de personas con el mismo problema. Esto se llama rinitis. Si estornuda, o siente la nariz tapada o que le gotea durante la primavera, verano o durante el otoño esto se llama rinitis alérgica o “Fiebre del Heno”

Los medicamentos pueden ser administrados de diferentes maneras. Una de las maneras más comunes para administrar medicamentos para el asma es con un inhalador. Cuando el inhalador administra una dosis especifica, se llama Medidor de Dosis Inhaladas (MDI) Hay diferentes clases de MDI con diferentes medicamentos. Algunos de estos medicamentos son para prevenir que su asma se empeore.

El plan de acción le ayuda a cuidarse cuando su asma empeora. Este plan depende de como se siente usted al respirar, y la rapidez con la que puede soplar. La rapidez con que usted sopla es medida con un Medidor de Flujo Máximo (Peak Flow Meter).

La dermatitis atópica o eczema atópica, es un trastorno de la piel crónico y recurrente. Normalmente esta condición se presenta en personas con asma, fiebre del heno, alergias a los alimentos o, si hay algún familiar con estos trastornos. La piel con eczema es seca, se irrita fácilmente y pica, como resultado la persona se rasca y frota produciendo más irritación.

Alergias, o reacciones a cosas a su alrededor pueden ser hereditarias. Problemas de alergia pueden ser ojos irritados, estornudos, nariz que gotea, tos, silbido en el pecho al respirar, y picazón en la piel. Algunas veces usted no sabe que le causa alergia. Estudios médicos le pueden ayudar a identificar sus alergias. Estos estudios normalmente son pequeños rasguños o, pinchazos en la piel o debajo de la piel.

Alergias o reacciones a cosas a su alrededor pueden ser hereditarias. Cuando tiene problemas de alergia, algunos de los síntomas pueden ser picor en los ojos, estornudos, nariz que gotea, tos, silbido en el pecho al respirar, y picazón en la piel. Algunas veces usted no sabe que le causa estos síntomas de alergia. Estudios médicos pueden ayudar a identificar la causa de sus síntomas. Estos estudios, normalmente son pequeños rasguños o pinchados en la piel o debajo de la piel.

La Rehabilitación pulmonar es un programa para personas con enfermedades pulmonares crónicas como la enfisema, bronquitis crónica, asma, bronquiectasia y enfermedad intersticial pulmonar. La mayoría de los programas de rehabilitación pulmonar incluyen control médico, educación, apoyo emocional, ejercicio, reentrenamiento respiratorio y terapia de nutrición. El propósito de la rehabilitación pulmonar es ayudar a las personas a vivir una vida completa y satisfactoria y a recuperarse de manera que puedan funcionar al nivel más alto posible de sus capacidades.

¿Sufre usted de nariz tapada o que le gotea la mayor parte del tiempo? Puede que no le haya prestado mucha atención, porque normalmente esto no es un problema serio. De todas maneras, puede ser molesto. Este trastorno se conoce como rinitis.

Muchas personas con asma o otras problemas pulmonares tienen sintomas nasales o sinusitis. Drenaje de su nariz o sinusoides puede empeorar su asma, sobre todo en la noche. Un lavado nasal con agua salada, o irrigación nasal puede reducir esto.

El AeroChamber® es un tubo plástico con la parte final de goma sellada y una pieza que va en la boca con una válvula para controlar el aerosol (spray). El espaciador ayuda a enviar el medicamento a las pequeñas vías respiratorias en sus pulmones. El AeroChamber® es ideal para personas con asma, porque es pequeño y fácil de usar.

El AeroChamber® es ideal para las personas con asma, porque es pequeño y fácil de usar. Los siguientes pasos le indican el mejor método para usar el AeroChamber® con la mascarilla.

Una colonoscopia permite el medico a revisar lo interior de su colon. El colon es la porción baja del trato gasto-intestinal y mide aproximadamente 5 pies de largo. Su medico usara un tubo flexible para efectuar un inspección visual del interior de su colon.

The purpose of aspirin desensitization is to induce a tolerance to aspirin in a person who is sensitive to aspirin. During the aspirin desensitization procedure you are given increasing doses of aspirin over time.

Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed blood vessels in the lower rectum or anus caused by increased pressure or straining during bowel movements, or from increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, amongst other causes.

A colon transit study is a diagnostic test that will allow your doctor to evaluate the function of your colon. The colon is the lower portion of the GI tract and is about 5 feet long. The colon transports food from your small intestine to your rectum. This study can help your doctor determine a diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

The esophagus is the tube that goes from the mouth to the stomach. The esophageal manometry test measures the behavior of the esophagus, and of the sphincters that separate it from the throat and stomach. The test evaluates whether your esophagus moves fluids into your stomach normally.

This test allows the doctor to determine if an object the size of the agile capsule can pass through your intestine.

A Pillcam® Endoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the small intestine. This is not intended to examine the esophagus, stomach or colon. It does not replace the upper endoscopy or total colonoscopy.

A liver biopsy is a procedure used for making the diagnosis of abnormal liver conditions. A small piece of liver tissue is removed using a special needle for examination under a microscope.

A bone density test is a type of x-ray. During the test images are taken of your lower back (spine), hip and forearm. A bone density test will show how dense these bones are. When a person has osteoporosis the bone is not as dense, and therefore weaker than it should be. A bone density test can help determine a diagnosis early, before a person has a bone fracture and can help determine the effects of treatment.

A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During a CT scan of the abdomen, pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the abdominal structures in your body. The abdominal structures include your liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, GI tract, and the area around these organs. When contrast is used during a CT scan of the abdomen, these structures are highlighted even more.

A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During a CT scan of the neck, pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the structures in your body. When contrast is used during a CT scan of the neck, the structures are highlighted even more.

A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During a CT scan of the neck pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the neck.

A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized axial tomography. A CT scan uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. Everyone is exposed to natural radiation in the environment every day. A CT scan also exposes a person to radiation. National Jewish Health established a radiation dose reduction task force in 2009.

A Sniff Test (also called a Diaphragm Fluoroscopy ) is done to evaluate the function of your diaphragm.

The hydrogen/methane breath test is a test that uses the measurement of hydrogen in the breath to diagnose several conditions that cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

Your doctor has suggested you have a test called an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to check for an abnormal heart rhythm. Learn how to get ready for the test, how long the test will take and more.

What happens if you miss a dose of chemotherapy or a radiation treatment? Cancer treatment is designed to kill as many cancer cells as possible. If you miss treatments, the cancer cell killing does not happen. The cancer cells have an opportunity to continue to grow. They may become more resistant to treatment.