Normal Respiratory Rate by Age: Adults, Children and When Breathing Speed Is a Warning Sign
A normal respiratory rate for a resting adult is roughly 12 to 20 breaths per minute, with some medical references narrowing that to 12…
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Acibadem Health Blog
463 plain-language articles across 34 topics — symptoms explained, nutrition, lab results, medical technology and everyday wellbeing — written by Dr. Şule Eren, published daily by the group behind 45 hospitals and clinics in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Serbia, Netherlands and North Macedonia. For clinical guidance on a condition or procedure, see the Health Library.
Coughing Up Blood (Haemoptysis): Causes from Minor to Serious and When to Seek Urgent Care
Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) most often comes from irritated airways during a chest infection, a prolonged cough or bronchiectasis, and small streaks in phlegm…
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Cholesterol Numbers Explained: Is 5.3, 5.5 or 5.7 High?
A total cholesterol of 5.7 mmol/L (about 220 mg/dL) is above the 5.0 mmol/L level that UK guidance considers ideal for healthy adults and…
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Empyema: What a Pleural Infection Is, Its Symptoms and Causes, and How It Is Treated
Empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural space, the thin gap between the lung and the chest wall. It most often develops…
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Ketones in Urine: What They Mean, Diabetes vs Diet Causes and When to Act Fast
Ketones in urine mean the body is burning fat for fuel instead of glucose. Common, usually harmless causes include fasting, low-carbohydrate diets, prolonged exercise,…
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AST Blood Test (SGOT): Normal Range, High Results and the AST to ALT Ratio Explained
SGOT is the older name for AST, an enzyme released into the blood when liver, muscle or heart cells are damaged. Most labs consider…
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ALT Blood Test (SGPT): Normal Range, What High Results Mean and What to Do Next
The ALT (SGPT) blood test measures an enzyme that leaks from liver cells when they are irritated or damaged. Many labs list roughly 7…
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High Neutrophils: What Neutrophilia Means, Its Common Causes and When It Matters
A high neutrophil count, called neutrophilia, usually means the body is responding to something: a bacterial infection, inflammation, physical stress, smoking, steroid medicines or…
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High Lymphocytes: What Lymphocytosis Means on Your Blood Test and What Comes Next
Lymphocytes high on a blood test, called lymphocytosis, usually means your immune system is responding to something, most often a viral infection that will…
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Leukocytosis: What a High White Blood Cell Count Means, Its Causes and the Next Steps
Leukocytosis means the white blood cell count on a blood test is higher than the laboratory's reference range, usually above roughly 11,000 cells per…
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Choosing a Country for Plastic Surgery: What Matters More Than “Cheapest”
There is no single best country for plastic surgery. Outcomes depend far more on the individual surgeon's verified training, the facility's accreditation and emergency…
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IVF Abroad: Cost by Country and the Questions That Matter More Than Price
IVF cost by country varies mainly with local wages, regulation, what a quoted "cycle" actually includes and whether medication, embryo freezing and genetic testing…
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E-max Veneers Cost: Per Tooth, Per Smile, and How Türkiye Compares
E-max veneers cost EUR 250-500 per tooth on our guide range for international patients in Türkiye, against a Turkish market average of EUR 200-400,…
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Lumineers Cost vs Veneers: What You Actually Pay For
Lumineers are a trade name for ultra-thin, minimal-preparation porcelain veneers, and they are usually priced per tooth in the same broad bracket as conventional…
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Hollywood Smile Cost: What a Full Smile Makeover Really Includes
A full Hollywood smile - usually 20 to 24 porcelain veneers or crowns across the teeth that show when you smile - sits at…
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Deep Brain Stimulation Cost: Device, Surgery and Follow-Up Pricing Explained
Deep brain stimulation cost is not one bill but three: a multidisciplinary assessment, the implant surgery itself (leads, extension wires and a pulse generator…
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Labiaplasty Cost: What the Price Includes and What Moves It
Labiaplasty cost depends on technique, anesthesia, surgeon and setting rather than on a single list price. Our guide range for international patients is EUR…
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Limb Lengthening Surgery Cost: Height Surgery Pricing, Stage by Stage
There is no single limb lengthening surgery cost, and an honest surgeon will not quote one before assessing you. The total is built in…
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