Lung function tests are used to find how well your lungs work. Spirometry measures the airflow into and out of your lungs. A lung volume test measures the amount of air your lungs can hold. The amount of oxygen that gets into your blood when you breathe may also be measured. How...
A past lung infection or lung condition Irritants such as dust, chemicals, or air pollution A genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiencyWhat are the signs and symptoms of emphysema?You may have any of the following, depending on how severe your emphysema is:Short...
aEndometrial Polyps.—Endometrial polyps are a common cause of postmenopausal bleeding and are most frequently seen in patients receiving tamoxifen. Although endometrial polyps may be visualized at transvaginal US as nonspecific endometrial thickening, they are frequently identified as focal masses wi...
In which body cavities are the lung located? a) What body cavity can be seen in this section? b) What are the four structures indicated a - d? What lines the medullary cavity? What does the thoracic cavity contain? What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity? Define gastrovascula...
Polyps are abnormal growths that form in the uterus or cervix. They are usually benign, but the risk that they might not be increases after menopause. While this condition can cause heavier bleeding, it can also cause lighter bleeding or spotting, or be symptom-free [22]. Tracking your cyc...
Are You at Risk of Getting Cancer from Zantac? Zantac can contain high levels of NDMA, consumption of which is found to increase the risk of cancer. NDMA exposure is suspected to increase the risk of several cancers, including tongue, esophagus, lung, pancreas, liver, kidney, and bladder ca...
more... Patients Stories Thank you mom for choosing Vinmec as the place to give birth. Vinmec performed effective surgery on a young patient with complicated colon polyps Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Duc Huan and Professor, Doctor Tran Trung Dung - editors of 2 textbooks on surgery won the...
history of asthmatic problems are very likely to experience a worsening of their condition. Other symptoms such as hay fever and sinusitis are also commonly experienced during this initial phase of Churg-Strauss syndrome. Nasal polyps requiring repeated surgical removal may also form during this ...
Colorectal polyps, or small growths that may turn into cancer but are typically harmless Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease Intestinal ischemia, which causes reduced blood flow to your intestines Diverticulosis, a condition that causes small pouches to form on...
Tell him or her if you have ever smoked, currently smoke, or are exposed to secondhand smoke. You may need a chest x-ray to check for problems with your lungs. You may need other tests to find the cause of your chronic cough. This may include blood tests, lung function tests, or ...