Search Topics

We found about 36 results for Breathing Problems

Lungs and Airways Has info on general coughs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD. Also has chest X-ray info and interactive topics on bronchitis and croup.
Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer
Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler
Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Covers helping a child use a metered-dose inhaler with mask spacer. Explains that a metered dose inhaler delivers a measured dose of medicine directly to the lungs. Includes pictures on how to use metered-dose inhaler with mask spacer.
Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Covers using an inhaler to get needed medicine into lungs quickly. Describes dry powder inhalers, how they work, and why to use them. Includes pictures on how to use a dry powder inhaler.
Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses respiratory problems that babies and children can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses respiratory problems that older children and adults can have. Covers viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and asthma. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Lung Problems: Breathing Exercises Learn some exercises for your lungs that can help make it easier to breathe.
Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier
Stages of Sleep Apnea
Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Sleep Apnea: What Is It? Learn what sleep apnea is and why it's important to treat it.
Sleep Apnea: How Is It Treated? Learn about treatment choices for sleep apnea.
Breathing Smoke or Fumes
Self-Test for Breath Alcohol
Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring
Sleep Apnea Focuses on obstructive sleep apnea. Discusses causes, including narrowed airways and obesity. Covers symptoms like snoring, gasping during sleep, and daytime sleepiness. Info on treatment with CPAP and oral or nasal breathing devices.
Chest Problems Briefly discusses possible causes of chest pain, which include angina, heart attack, pneumothorax, and chest wall pain. Covers heart attack symptoms. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Lung Problems: Ways to Clear Mucus Learn some ways to clear mucus out of your lungs so that you can breathe more easily.
Mouth Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses possible causes of mouth, tongue, or lip problems, including infections, sores, and health conditions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Heart Rhythm Problems: Symptoms
Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Briefly discusses various sleep problems of those 12 and older. Covers insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
Sleep Apnea: Having Trouble With CPAP? Learn ways to get past common problems with using CPAP.
Stress and Coping: Mindfulness Can Help Learn how two people practice mindfulness to help them cope with stress or a health problem.
Sleep Apnea: Using CPAP Learn how CPAP works and how to use a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring Contains information on snoring. Does not cover sleep apnea or sleep disorders. Includes info on what causes snoring. Discusses things you can do to stop snoring. Covers snoring treatments such as medicines, oral breathing devices, and surgery.
Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Discusses tracheostomy to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's done only for severe OSA. Explains that a permanent opening in windpipe is created. Discusses possible complications, including lung infection, trouble talking, and scar tissue.
Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Guides through decision to have surgery for sleep apnea. Discusses problems like depression and high blood pressure associated with lack of treatment. Covers alternatives to surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Sleep Apnea: How Treatment Can Improve Your Life Learn about the benefits of treating sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea: Time to Get Checked Learn about the different ways that sleep apnea can affect the quality of your life.
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? Guides through decision to have sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. Includes pros such as diagnosis that can lead to treatment. Also offers cons such as cost. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
Sleep Apnea: Fiber-Optic Pharyngoscopy
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Information on uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea or snoring. Explains that UPPP is a procedure to remove excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider. Discusses effectiveness and risks.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Results 1-36 of 36

Research Health Topics

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9

Search

Search Topics

Research Health Topics

Search Content: