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This pulmonary test analyzer will help you understand your FVC, FEV1, VC, and other pulmonary test results. Select a test and enter your lab value to learn more. “The purpose of this tool is to help you understand the results of lung function tests your doctor may have ordered. With this information, you should be able to ask your doctor questions about the results during your healthcare appointment.” –Sanja Jelic, MD, Medical Expert Board Member, Verywell...

Key Takeaways Pulse oximetersare widely used to measure blood oxygen levels, but these devices may be less reliable for people with darker skin tones, potentially leading to delayed medical care. Normal readings range from 95% and 100%, and anything below 88% requires immediate medical attention.A 2020 study found that Black patients were three times more likely than White patients to experience undetected low blood oxygen levels, known as occulthypoxemia. “We’re depending on these devices....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalculating Pulse PressureRangesNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calculating Pulse Pressure Ranges Next Steps Pulse pressure is a marker of stiffness within the body’s arteries. A high or wide pulse pressure signifies increased stiffness, which occurs naturally with age and diseases likeatherosclerosis(buildup of fatty deposits within artery walls). Conversely, a low or narrow pulse pressure is seen withheart failure,aortic stenosis(a heart valve condition), and trauma associated with blood loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPunctal OcclusionSide EffectsPrognosisRemoving Punctal Plugs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Punctal Occlusion Side Effects Prognosis Removing Punctal Plugs Tears help to keep your eyes comfortable. When you havedry eyes, your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears they make are of poor quality. Punctal plugs are a possible treatment for dry eye, especially if other treatments are not effective. The procedure to insert punctal plugs is called punctal occlusion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Pupil?Testing Pupil SizeAssociated ConditionsPupil Size and LASIK Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Pupil? Testing Pupil Size Associated Conditions Pupil Size and LASIK Normal pupil size ranges between 1/16 to 5/16 of an inch (2.0 to 8.0 millimeters), depending on the lighting. The size of your pupil can tell your healthcare provider quite a bit about your health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?TypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Purehypercholesterolemia, or familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), is a common genetic disorder associated with high cholesterol. People with this condition may have elevatedlow-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levelsand prematurecoronary heart disease. According to the Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation, an estimated one in 250 people worldwide have pure hypercholesterolemia. Still, the condition remains underdiagnosed in the general population....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Purging Disorder?CharacteristicsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Purging Disorder? Characteristics Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Purging disorder also has additional features that differentiate it from bulimia and other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN). Man suffering bulimia.doram, Getty Images Unlike bulimia, purging disorder is not a formal diagnosis in theDiagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, 5thEdition(DSM-5). Rather, it is classified as an “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED),” which was previously known as “Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurified WaterDistilled WaterFiltered vs. Distilled WaterPurifed vs. Tap WaterPurification at HomeSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purified Water Distilled Water Filtered vs. Distilled Water Purifed vs. Tap Water Purification at Home Summary There are many different types of available drinking water, including purified water, distilled water, and regular tap water. Each type has its own potential benefits and downsides. Up to 60% of the human body is made up of water, so drinking a proper amount each day is critical....

Key TakeawaysPurple toothpaste products claim an instant whitening effect. The products don’t typically contain any fluoride or other ingredients you’ll find in regular toothpaste.Instead of removing stains from teeth, purple toothpaste color-corrects yellowness which creates an optical illusion of a whiter smile.Dentists say that purple dental products are a gimmick and won’t benefit your dental health. Key Takeaways Purple toothpaste products claim an instant whitening effect. The products don’t typically contain any fluoride or other ingredients you’ll find in regular toothpaste....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeBeforeDuringAfterWhat Are the Risks of Angiography?ResultsTypes of Angiography Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Before During After What Are the Risks of Angiography? Results Types of Angiography Angiography is a medical procedure used to visualize blood flow in the body using imaging techniques, like anX-ray. During anangiogram,contrast substancesare injected into the blood to better show how it flows. This can help with diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, especially those that impact the heart and brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEnteric-Coated TabletsPreventing Stomach UlcersIncreasing Medication EffectivenessHow to Take the Tablets Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Enteric-Coated Tablets Preventing Stomach Ulcers Increasing Medication Effectiveness How to Take the Tablets Enteric-coated tablets are oral medications that have a polymer coating. This coating helps prevent stomach problems associated withpain medicationslike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Enteric-coating also helps prevent your stomach acids from making certain medications ineffective....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe MastoidTypes of MastoidectomyDuring SurgeryPost-Op CareRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Mastoid Types of Mastoidectomy During Surgery Post-Op Care Recovery Mastoidectomyis a relatively major surgery that removes thin, bony partitions between hollow air pockets (mastoid air cells) within the skull’s mastoid bone, which is located just behind the ear. The purpose of a mastoidectomy is to remove any part of an infected or diseased mastoid....

Mohs surgery (also called Mohs micrographic surgery) is used to remove skin cancer lesions while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. The Mohs surgery techniqueleaves the smallest possible scar, making it an ideal procedure for skin cancers located on the face.This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See Photolissart / E+ / Getty ImagesDiagnosis Related to Mohs SurgeryMohs surgery can be used to remove all of the most common types of skin cancers and certain rare skin cancers, including one type of early-stage melanoma....