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How Is Emphysema Diagnosed?

Shortness of breath is the main symptom of emphysema, which is a chronic and progressive lung disease. The lungs’ air sacs, which are called alveoli, rupture – and thus cannot exchange as much oxygen with the blood as necessary. This also compromises the lungs’ ability to eliminate carbon dioxide from the blood and exhale it… 

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Benefits of Getting a Cardiopulmonary Stress Test

As we age, our bodies get more vulnerable to illnesses. It is essential to keep track of our physical fitness to stay active and healthy. This is what keeps us on our feet and lets us do the things we enjoy. One way doctors can assess whether we are healthy is through testing. An example… 

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Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Problems

A good night’s sleep is essential to our health and quality of life. But sometimes, sleep issues can prevent us from getting the right amount of restful sleep. Lack of adequate sleep can increase our risk of diabetes, hypertension, depression, and obesity. It can also make us irritable, sleepy during the day, and unable to… 

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Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension Not to be Ignored

The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs, where it gets oxygenated. It is a low-pressure blood vessel with an average pressure between 8 and 20 mmHg. If the resting average blood pressure in the pulmonary artery increases to more than 25 mmHg, pulmonary hypertension is present. Blood pressure in other parts… 

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