RDW were subdivided below 0.11% (low), above and equal 0.15% (high) and between 0.11-0.15% (normal).Recorded values were compared according to place where COPD exacerbation was treated.Results: 2771 COPD patients (33% female) and 1429 outpatients clinic, 1156 ward and 186 ICU were enrolled...
There are steps you can take to clear your lungs. You may hear these called airway clearance techniques (ACTs). Your doctor may strongly suggest ACTs if you also have bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or another lung disease. ...
To make sure Lyrica is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a mood disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts; heart problems (especially congestive heart failure); ...
In Scotland, technology is bringing personalised care to patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – a condition which affects 1.2 million people in the UK, and is the second most common cause of emergency hospital admissions. Without treatment, the symptoms (which in...
Cardiovascular and pulmonary PT:This form of physical therapy features rehabilitation programs for people who have heart conditions (such as heart attacks and angina) or lung diseases (such as asthma and COPD). Decongestive PT:Often called complete decongestive therapy (CDT), this form of therapy...
How well older patients are treated is generally considered a good test of a hospital's capabilities. Such patients have a greater chance of being admitted with one or more conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, that put them in a higher-risk category. We also incorporated ...
Treatment for severe dehydration can require intravenous (IV, within a vein) fluids.4Typically, dehydration can be treated within a day or two. As you regain your appetite, you will naturally be able to consume enough fluids. Pain Pain is often a sign of a severe health complication. If yo...
Physiotherapy is a form of treatment that uses physical means to help relieve pain and improve the body's strength and movement.
Wheezingis a high-pitched lung sound that’s caused by your breath passing through narrowed airways. Wheezing can be caused by any condition that limits your airflow. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — or COPD — are the most common causes. Wheezing can be a sign of a ...
The selective β1 receptor antagonists (bisoprolol and metoprolol) are preferred in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, while the nonselective carvedilol is preferred in patients with arterial hypertension [2]. Beta blockers in patients with diabetes mellitus can potent...