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What is BPD and what causes it?

… reviewed: 1 September 2022 Next review due: 1 September 2025 … Babies diagnosed with BPD have usually had breathing …

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What is the treatment for BPD?

… reviewed: 1 September 2022 Next review due: 1 September 2025 … Infants with mild BPD may not need any special …

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Pneumothorax in children

… Pneumothorax in children A pneumothorax happens when air leaks out of the … A bilateral pneumothorax is when air leaks out of both lungs and causes them to collapse – but this is rare. The … surfaces are in very close contact with a small amount of fluid in the space. This fluid acts as a lubricant, allowing …

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Getting ready for your breathing test

… carbon monoxide test fractional exhaled nitric oxide test (FeNO) gas transfer (Tlco) test hypoxic challenge …

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Tests to measure your breathing

… monoxide levels fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing (FeNO) bronchial challenge tests We're currently reviewing …

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Gas transfer (or TLco) test

… you breathe. It is calculated from 2 other measurements: Kco and VA. Kco . This measures how well the airways are performing. VA …

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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test

… Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test What is nitric oxide (NO)? Nitric oxide (NO) is … of asthma . What is a fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test? A fractional exhaled nitric oxide test is a … much nitric oxide is in your breath. It’s often called a FeNO (“fee-no”) test for short. What is the FeNO test used …

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Tests to measure your exercise capacity

… Next review due: 1 January 2023 … When we’re physically active, we need to breathe more. Find out about exercise …