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After Tympanostomy (Ear Tubes)
Hearing should improve after the tubes are in place. For best results, follow up as instructed by the surgeon. In some cases, ear problems may continue. But you can help prevent ear infections by using good ear care.
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What Is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that limit the flow of air into and out of the lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most often caused by heavy, long-time cigarette smoking. It can also include chronic asthma.
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Chronic Lung Disease: Preventing Lung Infections
When you have a chronic lung disease, it's important to protect yourself from respiratory infections, like colds and the flu. There are things you can do to lower your risk of infection.
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How Your Lungs Work
Learn how the lungs get air into and out of the body.
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Breathing Retraining- Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing involves breathing with your diaphragm, a large muscle located below your lungs. Using your diaphragm makes breathing easier. Try this belly breathing exercise.
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Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler With a Spacer and Mouthpiece
To control asthma, you need to use your medicines the right way. Some medicines are inhaled using a device called a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). MDIs use a fine spray to dispense medicine.
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Your Child's Asthma: Using a Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a device that delivers medicine directly to the lungs. It turns medicine into a fine mist. Your child breathes the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To help your child use their nebulizer, follow the steps below.
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Controlling Asthma Triggers: Allergens
If you have allergies, being around allergens can lead to swollen, inflamed airways. You need to control these triggers to prevent asthma flare-ups. The following tips can help you.
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Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs. This tells you how well you are controlling your asthma. Measure your peak flow as many times a day as your doctor tells you to.
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