Search results 1 to 10 of 19
… a major limitation in lung function testing) or if it is getting progressively worse. When there is fibrosis that … as the primary aim of therapy is to prevent fibrosis getting worse, stabilisation of symptoms and lung function …
Treatment
… heart and lungs CT (computerised tomography) scan: to get a detailed view of the anomaly Electrocardiogram (ECG) : … medication will make you feel sleepy and so you should not get out of bed unless there is a member of staff around – you … (moving around) and ability to do physiotherapy exercises. Getting up and moving around early will improve your lung …
Treatment
… (shock) to the heart using an external defibrillator to get the heart back into sinus rhythm. This is done by …
Treatment
… with the use of antibiotics, you are more likely to get these side effects. Are there any risks of this … you wish to donate plasma to make immunoglobulin, please visit www.blood.co.uk/plasma . Further information HIV – no … immunoglobulin therapy. We do not know what the risk of getting CJD is or how long it might take for symptoms of the …
Treatment
… their quality of life, stopped unnecessary hospital visits and considerably extend their life expectancy. …
Treatment
… you to sneeze, cry or make your skin itchy as it tries to get rid of the allergen in your system. (Anti) histamines … counter at any chemist, but there are some you can only get with a prescription. Find out more about our asthma and …
Treatment
… oxygen to pass from the air into our blood. They also get rid of waste carbon dioxide when we breathe out. If your … they are not able to pass enough oxygen into the blood or get rid of enough carbon dioxide. In this situation, you may … patients like this to have more time for their lungs to get better. Ventilators are life-saving pieces of equipment, …
Treatment
… patient then continues to receive care through home visits by their nursing team. …
Treatment
… when an artery becomes narrow, blood struggles to get to the heart. This operation involves creating a graft, … and carefully divide your breastbone (sternum), so we can get to your heart. We use: internal mammary arteries - chest … that make them more vulnerable to infection. If you do get an infection, we can treat it with antibiotics. Renal …
Treatment
… not reach its maximum effect for up to two weeks. If you get hay fever in the spring or summer, start using your nasal …
Treatment