Autogenic drainage is a controlled technique of breathing to move mucus out of the deep areas of the lungs and up into the airways. Learn more about what it is, why it's done, and how you can do it at home.
The active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) helps you clear mucus and other sectretions from your airways. Learn more about what it is, why it's done, and how you can do it at home.
An ischial (say "ISS-kee-uhl") bursa injection is a shot of medicine to help relieve pain in the bursa. A bursa is a small sac of fluid that cushions an area between tendons and bones. The bursa near the bones you sit on is called the ischial bursa.
A moisture chamber is a protective covering that traps moisture around the eye. This helps reduce drying and irritation. Moisture chambers may include: Polyethylene film or plastic coverings. Goggles. Moisture-retaining devices. A moisture chamber...
1. Wash your hands. 2. Check the dose counter. 3. Hold the inhaler level. Don't shake it. 4. Slide the inhaler open. 5. You will hear a click when the medicine is loaded. 6. Sit or stand up straight. 7. Breathe out completely. 8. Close your lips...
Cannabis, also called marijuana, is a drug that's made of the leaves, flowers, and buds of the cannabis plant. People may use cannabis for medical or recreational reasons. The two most active chemicals in cannabis are THC and CBD. THC changes how...
A bilateral salpingectomy is a type of surgery to remove your fallopian tubes. It may also be called a total salpingectomy. The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive system. They allow an egg to travel from your ovaries to your uterus.
Total body irradiation is a type of cancer treatment. It delivers low doses of radiation to your entire body. Total body irradiation is done before a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. It's often part of a treatment plan for people with blood...
After surgery, fluid can collect in your body. A drain lets it flow out. Track the date, time, amount, and color of the fluid each time you empty your drain. Try to measure it at the same time every day.
Milestones show how your baby grows in social, language, thinking, and movement skills. If born 3+ weeks early, use your baby's adjusted age (actual age minus weeks early) until age 2 to track progress more accurately.