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Anemia de células falciformes - Tratamiento

hemoglobina 

Un trasplante de sangre y médula ósea (en inglés) es actualmente la única cura para algunos pacientes con la enfermedad de células falciforme. Después del diagnóstico temprano, su médico puede recomendar medicinas o transfusiones para manejar las complicaciones, incluido el dolor crónico.

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Angina - Factores de riesgo

El riesgo de angina puede aumentar por la edad, el entorno o el trabajo, el historial familiar y genético, el estilo de vida, otras afecciones, la raza o el sexo.

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COPD - Treatment

COPD has no cure yet. However, lifestyle changes and treatments can help you feel better, stay more active, and slow the progress of the disease.

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Asthma - Treatment

asthma  asthma attack  asthma triggers  asthma flare-up 

Most people who have asthma are treated with daily medicine, called long-term control medicines, along with inhalers containing medicine for short-term relief during an asthma attack or when symptoms worsen.

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Ventilator/Ventilator Support - Who Needs a Ventilator?

Mechanical Ventilator  Breathing Machine 

You may need a ventilator in an emergency if a condition makes it difficult to breathe on your own (called respiratory failure). You may also need a ventilator during surgery.

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Ventilator/Ventilator Support - What to Expect Before You’re Put on a Ventilator

Mechanical Ventilator  Breathing Machine 

Ventilators are machines that blow air—or air with extra oxygen—into your airways and your lungs. Your airways are pipes that carry oxygen-rich air to your lungs when you breathe in. They also carry carbon dioxide (a waste gas) out of your lungs when you breathe out.

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Heart-Healthy Living - Choose Heart-Healthy Foods

Heart-healthy eating involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as saturated and trans fats and added sugars. Your doctor may recommend the heart-healthy Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan because it has been proven to lower high blood pressure and “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood. Visit our Delicious Heart-Healthy Eating page for recipes, cooking tips, and more.

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Angina - Signos, síntomas y complicaciones

Los signos y síntomas varían según el tipo de angina y el sexo (hombre o mujer). Los síntomas de la angina pueden diferir en la gravedad, la ubicación en el cuerpo, la duración y en qué tanto alivio siente al descansar o tomar medicamentos. Ya que los síntomas de la angina y de un ataque al corazón pueden ser los mismos, llame al 9-1-1 si siente molestias en el pecho que no desaparezcan con reposo o medicamentos.

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Sarcoidosis - Causas

La sarcoidosis es una afección por la que ciertas células inmunitarias forman bultos, llamados granulomas, en los órganos. Se cree que la inflamación causa la formación de granulomas y, además, puede provocar cicatrices temporales o permanentes en la zona de los granulomas.

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Anemia por deficiencia de hierro - Diagnóstico

Para diagnosticar la anemia por deficiencia de hierro, el médico puede hacerle un examen físico o solicitar análisis de sangre u otras pruebas de diagnóstico. Los análisis de sangre mostrarán una concentración baja de hemoglobina y de hierro en la sangre.

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Insomnia - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

insomnia  sleep  sleep disorders  tiredness  healthy sleep habits  insomnia treatment 

The main symptom of insomnia is trouble falling or staying asleep, even if you have enough time and the right conditions for good sleep. Over time, untreated insomnia may raise your risk of certain health problems or workplace or road accidents.

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Signos y síntomas de la presión arterial alta

Como el diagnóstico está basado en los valores de la presión arterial, esta enfermedad puede pasar desapercibida durante años, ya que los síntomas no suelen aparecer sino hasta que la presión arterial alta crónica ha causado daño al cuerpo y se presentan complicaciones.

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Blood Cholesterol: Causes

heart disease  hypercholesterolemia  hyperlipidemia  bad cholesterol  dyslipidemia  ldl cholesterol  hdl cholesterol  High blood cholesterol  lipid panel  statins  familial hypercholesterolemia  good cholesterol 

The most common cause of high blood cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. However, the genes that you inherit from your parents, other medical conditions, and some medicines may also cause high blood cholesterol.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Living With

lung disease  lung development  neonatal lung disease  respiratory insufficiency 

After your baby leaves the hospital, he or she will likely need follow-up care. It is important to follow your child’s treatment plan and get regular care. It is also important to take care of your mental health as you care for your baby at home.

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Atrial Fibrillation - Causes

a-fib  AF 

Changes to the heart’s tissue and to its electrical signals most often cause atrial fibrillation. When the heart’s tissue or signaling is damaged, the regular pumping of the heart muscle becomes fast and irregular.

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