Hypoglycaemia is caused when someone has an insulin over dose, not enough food or have another disease. For example, pancreatic cancer, reduction of liver function or alcoholism.
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What is the cause of hyperglycaemia?
Hyperglycaemia is caused by someone having too much food, having untreated diabetes, not enough insulin or stress.
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What are the basic principles of the pulmonary tests?
Diffusion capacity, Residual volume, Function reserve capacity, Total lung capacity, Gas diffusion test. For example, arterial blood gases analysis, pulse oximetry.
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What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition and is usually diagnosed around birth, it is a thick sticky mucus build up in the lungs, digestive system, the stomach and reproductive system.
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What is emphysema?
Emphysema is a lifestyle condition and it can be cause by smoking or living in an area with a lot of pollution and it means the air sacs in the lungs become enlarged as the walls break down.
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What does acquired mean?
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Acquired means: problems that develop over time. For example, arrhythmia is a problem with the electrical signal in the heart.
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