Lungs Articles
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Albuterol Solution Information
Beclomethasone Inhaler Information
Budesonide and Formoterol (Symbicort)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Info
Dornase Alfa -- Cystic Fibrosis Medication
Information on Ipratropium and Albuterol
Ipratropium and Albuterol Solution
Ipratropium HFA Inhaler Information
Ipratropium Bromide -- Information
Chantix is a medicine that is prescribed to help people stop smoking. This segment from the eMedTV library describes Chantix in more detail, provides dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Zyban is a prescription drug typically used to help people stop smoking. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the medication, including an explanation of how it works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
As this eMedTV article explains, a pulmonary embolism can occur when a blood clot in a vein breaks off, travels through the bloodstream, and lodges in the lung. This article tells you what you need to know about pulmonary embolism.
Insomnia, gas, and nausea are some of the most common Chantix side effects seen in clinical studies. This eMedTV resource lists other commonly reported side effects of the drug, as well as serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as this eMedTV Web page explains, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing problems. This page offers an in-depth look at the condition, including treatment and prevention methods.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of the condition, including information on possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Accolate is a prescription drug that is taken twice a day to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV Web page offers dosing information for Accolate, describes the effects of the drug, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment with Accolate.
This eMedTV article talks about the anatomy of the lung, explaining how a slice of normal lung looks similar to a pink sponge filled with tiny bubbles or holes. This page describes lung anatomy in more detail and also includes information on COPD.
Ipratropium is a prescription medicine that comes in several forms and treats a runny nose and COPD. This eMedTV page offers an overview of ipratropium, including information about how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on taking it.
Intal is a prescription drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV page explains how Intal works, describes how to use the Intal inhaler and nebulizer solution, and lists the various strengths available.
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include unexplained shortness of breath and certain types of chest pain. This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of possible symptoms of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.
Most people have no problems with Zyban. Side effects are possible, however. This eMedTV page lists common Zyban side effects (like dizziness or joint pain), uncommon side effects (such as acne), and serious side effects (including hallucinations).
Using Aerobid inhalers twice a day can help prevent asthma attacks. This part of the eMedTV library explains how Aerobid works, describes the effects of the medication, and lists potential side effects that may occur during treatment with Aerobid.
Omalizumab is used to treat allergic asthma attacks when inhaled corticosteroids have failed to work. This eMedTV page examines the prescription drug, explaining how the drug works, offering tips on taking it, and listing potential side effects.
As explained in this eMedTV article, tests that doctors use when diagnosing pulmonary embolism can include a chest x-ray and pulmonary angiography. This page offers an in-depth look at these and other tools for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.