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Developments in the administration of insulin through the skin, the mouth, the nose, and the lung have been reviewed (183). Methods of absorption other than subcutaneous, such as nasal insulin, buccal insulin, rectal insulin, and insulin in enteric-coated capsules, are still experimental. A problem in nasal administration is still how to get a daily reproducible dose (184). The frequency of hypoglycemia is comparable to the frequency with subcutaneous insulin (185). Nasal irritation, sometimes with congestion, and dyspnea (186) can occur. Pulmonary insulin, delivered by aerosol inhalation, is another experimental method. No lung obstruction was reported, but the uptake varied considerably (187). 

Asbestos is still a major menace to health in India, whilst it is restricted as a building material in many countries. The National Institute of Occupational Health studies reveal that the prevalence of lung diseases, including asbestosis, has remained >20% among asbestos factories and mine workers. The average male life span is about 40 years in Multanpur, MP., where the major industry is of slate pencils. Mortality is due to chronic lung obstructive disease [S]. 

Toxicology TLV/TWA 10 ppm human poison by unspecified routes mod. toxic by various routes corrosive severe eye and skin irritant can produce lung obstruction TSCA listed Precaution DOT Corrosive material NFPA Health 3, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0 Uses Acidifier, buffer, solvent for pharmaceuticals preservative, pH control agent in foods... 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 5% of the adult population, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is the only major cause of mortality that is increasing worldwide. It is an inflammatory disorder of the lungs, caused mainly, but not exclusively, by cigarette smoking. 15-20% of smokers develop COPD. 

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has defined COPD as a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully... 

Other disorders of the lower respiratory tract include emphysema (lung disorder in which the terminal bronchioles or alveoli become enlarged and plugged with mucus) and chronic bronchitis (chronic inflammation and possibly infection of die bronchi). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is die name given collectively to emphysema and chronic bronchitis because die obstruction to die airflow is present most of the time. Asdima diat is persistent and present for most of die time may also be referred to as COPD. 

GOLD Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease... 

Radiation therapy is the treatment of choice for chemotherapy-resistant tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or in chemotherapy-refractory patients with SVCS. Between 70% and 90% of patients will experience relief of symptoms. Radiation therapy also may be combined with chemotherapy for chemotherapy-sensitive tumors such as SCLC and lymphoma. In the rare emergency situations of airway obstruction or elevated intracranial pressure, empirical radiotherapy prior to tissue diagnosis should be used. In most patients, symptoms resolve within 1 to 3 weeks. 

COLD Chronic obstructive lung disease EEG Electroencephalogram... 

Micro vascular pulmonary emboli An obstruction in the small blood vessels in the lung caused by material (e.g., blood clot, fat, air, and foreign body) that is carried through the circulation until it lodges in another small vessel. 

Respiratory acidosis Acidosis caused by retention of carbon dioxide due to a respiratory abnormality (e.g., chronic obstructive lung disease). 

Spirometry Measurement of inhaled and exhaled volumes and flow rates of gas from the lungs. Pulmonary function tests obtained from spirometry are used to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive and restrictive airway diseases. 

Bronchial asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs it affects an estimated 9 to 12 million individuals in the U.S. Furthermore, its prevalence has been increasing in recent years. Asthma is characterized by reversible airway obstruction (in particular, bronchospasm), airway inflammation, and increased airway responsiveness to a variety of bronchoactive stimuli. Many factors may induce an asthmatic attack, including allergens respiratory infections hyperventilation cold air exercise various drugs and chemicals emotional upset and airborne pollutants (smog, cigarette smoke). 

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