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Medical Dictionary

Upper Airway

The upper airway refers to the component of the respiratory system which extends form the nose to the…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Respiratory System

The respiratory system consists of all the organs involved in breathing. These include the nose, pharynx, larynx,…

01 Jan 2012
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Diaphragm (respiratory)

The diaphragm is a large, sheet-like muscle which stretches across your chest under the ribcage. At rest, it is…

01 Jan 2012
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Synagis (Palivizumab)

Synagis (Palivizumab) is a drug composed of antibodies (immune proteins) that prevents infection with the respiratory syncytial…

01 Jan 2012
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Nebulisers

A device that turns liquids (such as bronchodilator medications) into a fine mist, for delivery straight into the lungs.

01 Jan 2012
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Oedema

Oedema refers to excessive accumulation of fluid in tissues or body cavities, resulting in effects such as swelling. Swelling of…

01 Jan 2012
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Adenocarcinoma

This is a type of cancer that affects cells that line the walls of different organs of the body, most…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

CT angiograms / angiography

CT angiograms are a type of imaging that uses x-rays to visualise the blood flow in the arteries and veins…

01 Jan 2012
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Anzatax (Paclitaxel)

Anzatax Injection is used for the treatment of specific types of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and…

01 Jan 2012

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