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COPD - Diagnosis

Your doctor may diagnose COPD based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family histories, and the results from diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests including spirometry and arterial blood gas tests, or chest x rays or chest computed tomography scans.

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High Blood Pressure - Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

stroke  hypertension  heart attack  high blood pressure  blood pressure 

It is important to have regular blood pressure readings taken and to know your numbers, because high blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms until serious complications occur. Undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause complications such as chronic kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and possibly vascular dementia.

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Vida saludable para el corazón - Realice actividad física con regularidad

La actividad física regular puede ayudarlo a perder el exceso de peso; mejorar el estado físico; disminuir muchos factores de riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas, como los niveles de colesterol LDL "malo", aumentar los niveles de colesterol HDL "bueno" y controlar la presión arterial alta; reducir el estrés y mejorar su salud mental; y reducir el riesgo de otras afecciones, como la diabetes tipo 2, la depresión y el cáncer. Incluso las cantidades moderadas de actividad física son buenas para su salud.

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Neumonía: signos, síntomas y complicaciones

neumonía  infección pulmonar  neumonía bacteriana  neumonía viral  neumonía causada por hongos  tratamientos de la neumonía 

Los signos y los síntomas de una neumonía pueden ser leves o graves. Los niños pequeños, los adultos mayores y las personas que tienen afecciones de salud graves corren el riesgo de desarrollar una neumonía más grave o complicaciones que pueden resultar mortales.

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Causas de sobrepeso y obesidad

Desequilibrios energéticos, algunas afecciones genéticas o endocrinas y ciertos medicamentos producen sobrepeso y obesidad.

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Presión arterial alta: factores de riesgo

hipertension 

Muchos factores aumentan el riesgo de tener presión arterial alta. Algunos de ellos, como los hábitos poco saludables, pueden cambiarse. Otros factores de riesgo, como el sexo, la edad, el historial familiar y genético, la raza y el origen étnico no pueden cambiarse. Un estilo de vida saludable puede reducir el riesgo de desarrollar presión arterial alta.

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Pneumonia - Causes

pneumonia  lung infection  bacterial pneumonia  viral pneumonia  fungal pneumonia  pneumonia treatments 

Pneumonia occurs when certain bacterial, viral, and fungal infections cause inflammation in the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs. Some of the more common causes in the United States include Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus bacteria, the influenza or flu virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Asthma - Risk Factors

asthma  asthma attack  asthma treatment  asthma flare-up 

You may have an increased risk of asthma because of your environment or occupation, your family history or genes, other medical conditions, your race or ethnicity, or your sex.

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Pleural Disorders - Diagnosis

empyema  hemothorax  pleural effusion  pneumothorax 

Your doctor may diagnose a pleural disorder based on your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests and procedures. Before diagnosing you with a pleural disorder, your doctor will rule out other medical reasons or conditions that may be causing your signs and symptoms.

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Living With Peripheral Artery Disease

Living with peripheral artery disease and its symptoms requires ongoing health care and heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Talk to your doctor about taking part in a supervised exercise program, maintain routine foot care and inspection for sores, and take all medicines as prescribed.

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