Search Results for: lungs
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How Air Quality Affects Allergies and Asthma
Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies and/or asthma. One potential cause is indoor and outdoor air quality.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What You Need to Know about Pediatric Bronchiolitis
Pediatric Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in babies. Learn about what causes bronchiolitis, its symptoms, and when to seek hospital care.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Top Causes of Nighttime Restlessness — and How to Manage Them
Getting a good night's rest is important for many reasons. Allowing our bodies and minds to “reset" is critical for brain function, mood stabilization, and cellular repair.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems
Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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The Benefits of a Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Find out how a pediatric anesthesiologist keeps children safe and pain-free during a medical procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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How UPMC Hamot Uses Cutting-Edge Technology for Early Lung Cancer Detection
UPMC Hamot became the first hospital in the United States to use a new technology that aids in the early detection of lung cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Who Qualifies for a Lung Transplant?
Learn about lung transplant surgery criteria and whether doctors use lung transplant for lung cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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How Do Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Although smoking and secondhand smoke exposure are still the primary risk factors for lung cancer, nonsmokers are diagnosed with this deadly disease at significant rates, too.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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What Is Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases involving inflammation of blood vessels. Here's what you need to know about causes, symptoms, and treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness