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Results 1 - 10 of 513 for Air
  1. Collapsed lung (pneumothorax) 
    A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then fills the space outside of the lung between the lung and chest wall. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000087.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pneumothorax - infants 
    Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space inside the chest around the lungs. This leads to lung collapse. This article discusses pneumothorax in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Caloric stimulation 
    ... nerve by delivering cold or warm water or air into your ear canal. When cold water or air enters your ear and the inner ear changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003429.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Subcutaneous emphysema 
    Subcutaneous (under the skin) emphysema occurs when air gets into tissues under the skin. This most often occurs in the skin covering the chest or neck, but can also occur in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. HEPA air filter (image) 
    ... pet dander and other irritating allergens from the air. Along with other methods to reduce allergens, such ... controlling the amount of allergens circulating in the air. HEPA filters can be found in most air ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19338.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 
    ... Fungi or bacteria in humidifiers, heating systems, and air conditioners found in homes and offices Exposure to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000109.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tracheostomy tube - speaking 
    Air passing through vocal cords (larynx) causes them to vibrate, creating sounds and speech. A tracheostomy tube blocks most of the air from passing through your vocal cords. Instead, your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000465.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Aging changes in the lungs 
    ... functions. One is to get oxygen from the air into the body. The other is to remove ... body produces when it uses oxygen. During breathing, air enters and exits the lungs. When you breathe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Mechanical ventilator - infants 
    ... need help from a ventilator to provide "good air" (oxygen) to the lungs and to remove "bad" exhaled air (carbon dioxide). HOW IS A MECHANICAL VENTILATOR USED? ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007240.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Drawing medicine out of a vial 
    ... for your dose. This fills the syringe with air. Insert the needle into the rubber top. Do not touch or bend the needle. Push the air into the vial. This keeps a vacuum from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000530.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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