Many diseases fit under the COPD umbrella. They generally have symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest wheezing and tightness, and a cough that produces mucus. Although there is no cure for COPD, there are many options for treating the symptoms. COPD is the third leading cause of death...
Data now suggests that when patients with COPD have a sudden worsening of their symptoms of cough and shortness of breath (also termed an exacerbation), brief and immediate use of steroids and antibiotics can reduce hospitalizations. Oxygen:If you have shortness of breath and go to a hospital'...
Emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. Emphysema occurs when the air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, are damaged or destroyed. This causes the alveoli to rupture and trap air, resulting in hyperinflation of ...
Many diseases fit under the COPD umbrella. They generally have symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest wheezing and tightness, and a cough that produces mucus. Although there is no cure for COPD, there are many options for treating the symptoms. COPD is the third leading cause of death...
Emphysema is irreversible? That is scary! What are the symptoms of emphysema? It is important to note that COPD is not often purely emphysema or the other common condition, chronic bronchitis, but varying combinations of both diseases.
Affected individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency tend to develop symptoms of emphysema at earlier ages. Emphysema is a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD in the US; COLD, chronic obstructive lung disease in the United Kingdom). Most patients, except those whose disease is...
Affected individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency tend to develop symptoms of emphysema at earlier ages. Emphysema is a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD in the US; COLD, chronic obstructive lung disease in the United Kingdom). Most patients, except those whose disease is...
is when your symptoms suddenly get worse. You may have a harder time breathing, your cough may get worse, and you may cough up more sputum. You may have a fever, an increased heart rate, or feel more tired. An exacerbation may be caused by a lung infection, air pollution, or other ...
Care guide for Emphysema (Discharge Care). Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Emphysema can be a frustrating disease in many ways. Not only do you have to cope with the physical effects of symptoms and treatments, but the impact they can have on your mental wellness and everyday life as well. Unfortunately, many people with COPD receive inadequate support. If that ap...