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What Causes Lung Cancer?

Written on 14 Jan, 2012 at 8:23 in Cancers, Respiratory Problems | viewed 2,070 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes Lung Cancer?

The lung is an essential organ in the body’s respiratory system. We have two lungs nested inside our ribcage. Each lung is conical in shape and they rest on top of the diaphragm (the area that separates our lungs from... (Continue reading)

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What Causes Shortness of Breath?

Written on 24 Dec, 2011 at 5:51 in Psychological Problems, Respiratory Problems | viewed 1,882 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes Shortness of Breath?

Definition Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Although shortness of breath, known medically as dyspnea — is likely to be experienced differently by different people, it’s often described as an intense tightening in... (Continue reading)

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What Causes Lung Nodules?

Written on 21 Dec, 2011 at 4:22 in Respiratory Problems | viewed 6,473 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes Lung Nodules?

Lung nodules are masses of tissues found in the lungs. They are also referred to as pulmonary nodules. A spot that has a diameter of three centimeters or less is called a nodule. A larger spot is referred to as... (Continue reading)

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What Causes Purple Lips?

Written on 13 Dec, 2011 at 3:29 in Heart And Blood Problems, Respiratory Problems | viewed 3,401 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes Purple Lips?

Purple lips also know as Cyanosis is a medical condition that causes discoloration and bluing of the skin and membranes. Linked to lack of oxygen, cyanosis may be attributed to underlying lung or breathing problems. Often seen in infants with... (Continue reading)

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What Causes Leprosy?

Written on 27 Nov, 2011 at 1:45 in Eye Problems, Respiratory Problems, Skin Problems | viewed 1,771 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes Leprosy?

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and also the eyes. It may also involve the throat and... (Continue reading)

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What Causes an Inverted T-Wave?

Written on 29 Oct, 2011 at 21:45 in Heart And Blood Problems, Psychological Problems, Respiratory Problems | viewed 4,855 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
What Causes an Inverted T-Wave?

Definition The T wave is the ECG manifestation of ventricular repolarization of the cardiac electrical cycle. The T wave is normally upright in leads I, II, and V3 to V6; inverted in lead aVR; and variable in leads III, aVL,... (Continue reading)

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