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Quick Definition – Surfactant by OnlyNatureBlog Patient Expert

Posted Fri 05 Mar 2010 10:07pm Surfactants are the things which make your bath foam bubble and your shampoo lather. They’re create this action to help clean skin and hair by drawing in and carrying away dirt and oil. The most common surfactants are sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate. However, over the last few years surfactants have Read on »

Lung Exercises - A Series of Free Videos from Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist Donna Wilson by Karen Bastille Health Maven

Posted Mon 17 Jan 2011 6:15pm Donna Wilson created a series of videos to help lung cancer patients and patients with breathing problems. Different upper and lower body exercises performed to maximize the delivery of oxygen to lung tissue and the body. Breathing is an important function of our bodies. Breathing maximizes respiration and nourishes the body Read on »

Scleroderma Patients with Combined Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Disease by Jan Posted Tue 30 Nov 2010 9:09pm Objective. Most studies differentiate scleroderma associated pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease (ILD) as 2 separate pathological processes... and interstitial lung disease. Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study of 619 patients with scleroderma who had echocardiograph and pulmonary function testing performed within Read on »

Pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis in systemic sclerosis: lessons from interstitial lung disease by Jan Posted Wed 17 Nov 2010 7:16am Interstitial lung disease is a frequent complication of systemic sclerosis and currently is the leading cause of death. Our ability to predict which individuals are at greatest risk of developing clinically significant, progressive interstitial lung disease remains inadequate. Identification of circulating autoantibodies and other biomarkers Read on »

Dietary curcumin increases antioxidant defenses in lung, ameliorates radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis, and improves survival by Jan Posted Sun 14 Nov 2010 9:41pm Radiat Res. 2010 May;173(5):590-601. Dietary curcumin increases antioxidant defenses in lung, ameliorates radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis, and improves survival... and Critical Care Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. Abstract The effectiveness of lung Read on »

June 20, 2009 Lung disorders-coughing-exercises-Pulmonary treatment by Roxlyn Facebook

Posted Sat 20 Jun 2009 10:02pm , will it be gerd or post nasal drip?! Lung Disordershttp://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts_index/lung_disorders/22-1.html Clinical reviewABC of oxygenOxygen transport1. Basic..., pet dander can trigger allergic rhinitis and coughing. Short-term fume exposure can result in cough, phlegm, lung irritation. How to tell acute bronchitis from a more serious Read on »

Malpractice defense: Lung Infection vs. Chronic Pulmonary Embolism by David W. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 17 Mar 2010 2:10pm . To learn more send an email or call 877-APS-4500. Judgment for the Defense Lung Infection vs. Chronic Pulmonary Embolism PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM The plaintiff... with an infectious process. However, an autopsy revealed that the patient had massive pulmonary emboli within both lungs, pulmonary arteries, inferior vena cava, and the right side Read on »

Pulmonary Functions Test done, near 20% drop in lung function, orders update by Strapples Patient Expert

Posted Thu 15 Oct 2009 10:02pm my vmax 229 Yesterday (technically, dammit sleep patterns and backlog from sleep study) we went for my Pulmonary Functions Test. This test is vital in the big current decision of deciding whether I am ready to tracheostomy & ventilator or tracheostomy and wait on the ventilator or do nothing. Honest opinion here I am expecting a tracheosto ... Read on »

Lungs lungs lungs by Danielle L Posted Wed 15 Sep 2010 7:49pm . In other words, we’re into the good stuff. I’ve got all my topics picked, and it just so happens that all of my presentations have to do with lung disease and genetics. And yet Read on »

Vitamin D deficiency in young decreases lung function, lung volume by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 05 Feb 2011 12:00am obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans, vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to alter lung structure and lung function in young mice. The new study, conducted by researchers in Australia, offers the first concrete evidence linking vitamin D deficiency with deficits in lung function and altered lung structure. The findings were published online ahead Read on »