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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs and heart. The following may be detected: Crackles in the lungs, called rales Abnormal heart sounds Increased heart rate (tachycardia) Pale or blue skin color (pallor or cyanosis) Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Possible tests include: Complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and reduced red cell count Other blood tests to measure blood chemistries and kidney function Blood oxygen levels ...
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. You will be asked whether you smoke, and if so, how much and for how long you have smoked. When listening to your chest with a stethoscope, your health care provider can sometimes hear fluid around the lungs or areas of partial lung collapse. Each of these findings could (but does not always) suggest cancer. Small cell lung cancer has usually spread to other parts of your body by the time...
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Signs and tests The best test for COPD is a simple lung function test called spirometry. This involves blowing out as hard as one can into a small machine that tests lung capacity. The test can be interpreted immediately and does not involve exercising, drawing blood, or exposure to radiation. Using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs can also be helpful, although sometimes the lungs sound normal even when COPD is present. Pictures of the lungs (such as X-rays and CT scans) can be helpful but sometimes...
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Signs and tests People with OHS are usually very overweight. Symptoms of OHS include: Bluish color in the lips, fingers, toes, or skin ( cyanosis ) Signs of right-side heart failure ( cor pulmonale ), such as swollen legs or feet, shortness of breath, or feeling tired after little effort Reddish complexion A short, thick neck and small airway passage in the mouth Tests to confirm OHS include: Sleep study Lung (pulmonary) function Arterial blood gas Doctors can tell OHS from obstructive sleep apnea by hi...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests will be done to rule out other causes. For example, muscular dystrophy can make the rib muscles weak, and emphysema damages the lung tissue itself. A small stroke can affect the breathing center in the brain. Tests that may be done include: Blood gases Chest x-ray Hematocrit Lung function tests Overnight oxygen level measurements (oximetry) Serum bicarbonate Sleep study ( polysomnography ) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis...
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Signs and tests The tumors produce a "punched-out" look on a bone x-ray. Specific tests vary depending on the age of the patient. Tests in children may also include: Biopsy of skin to check for the presence of Langerhans cells Bone marrow biopsy to check for the presence of Langerhans cells Complete blood count ( CBC ) X-rays of all the bones in the body (skeletal survey) to find out how many bones are affected Tests in adults may include: Bronchoscopy with biopsy Chest x-ray Pulmonary function tests Hi...
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First Aid If the barb of the hook has not entered the skin, pull the tip of the hook out in the opposite direction it went in. Otherwise, you can use one of the following methods for removal of a hook that is superficially (not deeply) embedded just beneath the skin: Fish line method: First, wash your hands with soap. Put a loop of fish line through the bend of the fishhook so that a quick jerk can be applied and the hook can be pulled out directly in line with the shaft of the hook. Holding onto the sh...
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First Aid If any symptoms of hypothermia are present, especially confusion or changes in mental status, immediately call 911. If the person is unconscious , check airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing or CPR . If the victim is breathing fewer than 6 breaths per minute, begin rescue breathing. Take the person inside to room temperature and cover him or her with warm blankets. If going indoors is not possible, get the person out of the wind and use a blanket to provide i...
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First Aid Call 911 for immediate medical help. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . Even if the person is able to breathe on his or her own, continue to check rate of breathing at least every 5 minutes until help arrives. If the person is conscious and does NOT have an injury to the head, leg, neck, or spine, place the person in the shock position. Lay the person on the back and elevate the legs about 12 inches. Do NOT elevate the head. If...
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First Aid DO NOT perform these steps if the infant is coughing forcefully or has a strong cry -- either of which can dislodge the object on its own. Lay the infant face down, along your forearm. Use your thigh or lap for support. Hold the infant's chest in your hand and jaw with your fingers. Point the infant's head downward, lower than the body. Give up to 5 quick, forceful blows between the infant's shoulder blades. Use the heel of your free hand. IF THE OBJECT ISN'T FREE AFTER 5 BLOWS Turn the infant...
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First Aid Only provide medical care if you have the appropriate protective gear to prevent contaminating yourself: Check the person's breathing and pulse. Start CPR , if necessary. Have the person's remove their clothing and place the items in a sealed container. This stops ongoing contamination. Vigorously wash body with soap and water. Dry the body and wrap with soft, clean blanket. Call for emergency medical help and take the person to nearest emergency medical facility. REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY ...
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First Aid FOR MINOR BURNS If the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will also help reduce pain. Calm and reassure the person. After flushing or soaking, cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. Protect the burn from pressure and friction. Over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling. Do NOT give children u...
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First Aid The following steps are based on instructions from the American Heart Association. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the person gently. See if the person moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?" Call 911 if there is no response. Shout for help and send someone to call 911. If you are alone, call 911 and retrieve an AED (if available), even if you have to leave the person. Carefully place the person on their back. If there is a chance the person has a spinal injury, two people should m...
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First Aid Check the person's airway and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Keep the person still and calm. Examine the person closely for other injuries. In most cases, if medical help responds quickly, allow the medical personnel to take further action. If the skin is broken, it should be treated immediately to prevent infection. Don't breathe on the wound or probe it. If possible, lightly rinse the wound to remove visible dirt or other contaminati...
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