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Pulmonary Health

Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back again. Ask questions about how to maintain a healthy heart here.

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Oxygen Saturation results mean?

Oxygen saturation is the extent to which the blood is carrying as much oxygen as it is capable of doing. It is measured as a percentage. Oxygen saturation is the percentage of oxygen in the blood stream. Doctors become concerned when that percentage drops below 90%. It simple terms, at 82%, your brain other other organs are not receving enough oxygen to properly function. Anyone's oxygen saturation level varies from one moment in time to another. If you had a full copy of your sleep study report you might see reference to peak saturation (the highest saturation seen during the study), average saturation, saturation nadir (the lowest saturation recorded during the study), among other terms.

What does apical lung scarring mean?

What does mild apical lung scarring mean from the imaged lung apices?

Where does the blood go after it leaves the pulmonary vein?

Remember veins back to the heart. This goes into the heart to deliver oxygen.

Is carpet bad for children with allergies?

I guess it depends on the carpet type and how dirty it is. What allergies does your child have? I would keep the carpet clean as well as the rest of the house because I know dust particles can trigger allergies and asthma. Carpet isn't bad for kids with allergies, no, but it can be if it's dirty and dusty.

Can you take propranolol and Viagra together?

While taking propranolol and sildenafil (Viagra) together is not an absolute contraindication, the patient should be very careful, since it can cause an abrupt drop in blood pressure, which can lead to weakness, light-headedness, or even passing out.

Can you survive emphysema?

People do not recover from emphysema, but sometimes they survive for many years, despite having the disease. Eventually emphysema is fatal.