A nebulizer is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). Medicine may be given through a nebulizer to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pneumonia. The nebulizer allows the medicine to go directly to a person's airways and...

© Healthwise, Incorporated A nebulizer uses a compressor to turn medicine into a fine mist (aerosol). In this picture, the man is using a mouthpiece to breathe in the medicine.

Necitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a certain protein in the body that can affect tumor cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage. Necitumumab is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung...

The following exercises will help strengthen the muscles in your neck as well as relieve existingneck pain. You don't need to do every exercise. Do the ones that help you the most. Other things to remember: Stop any exercise that increases pain. Do each exercise slowly. Talk to your doctor before doing any of these...

What is neck pain? Neck pain is pain that can occur anywhere in your neck, from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. It can spread to your upper back or arms. It may limit how much you can move your head and neck. Neck pain is common, especially in people older than 50. What causes it? Neck pain can be...

Necrotizing enterocolitis is infection and inflammation of the bowel (intestines). The disease is most common among premature newborns.

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an infection and inflammation of a newborn's intestine. It can be mild or severe, leading to bowel obstruction and tissue death. Symptoms in a newborn may include a swollen or tender belly, poor appetite or vomiting, constipation, or dark, black, or bloody stools. A newborn may also have a...

Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection.

Nedocromil is an anti-allergic medicine that can reduces certain symptoms after you are exposed to an allergen. Nedocromil ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies. Nedocromil ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Explains liver biopsy, also called percutaneous liver biopsy, a test used to look for liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, and cancer. Covers how to prepare and what to expect. Includes what results mean. Also lists risks.

For this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents is obtained. A culture and sensitivity test is often done on the sample to identify the bacteria, virus, or fungus causing the infection and to determine which medicine will be most effective in treating it. Cells taken from...

Botanical names: Azadirachta indica, Melia azadirachta How It Works The major active constituents in neem are terpenoids such as azadirachtin, which are considered to be antimicrobial and insect repellant among many other actions, and fatty acids and possibly other compounds in neem oil. 8, 9. How to Use It...

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food