Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a permanent obstruction of the airways that occurs in varying degrees (see stages in this article) manifested in a variety of ways often exhibiting components aschronic bronchitis,emphysema, and/orasthma. This obstruction of airflow may be progressi...
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Exacerbations can last for days or even weeks, and may require antibiotics, oral corticosteroids, and even hospitalization. As your lung function declines in the laterstages of COPD, exacerbations tend to increase in frequency. Each time they occur, they may leave behind permanent, irreversible lung...
What are the stages of lung fibrosis? What Are the Stages of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? Stage 1: Recently diagnosed. ... Stage 2: Some oxygen needed with activity, but not at rest. ... Stage 3: Needing oxygen 24 hours a day. ... Stage 4: Advanced oxygen needs (high-flow oxygen...
are the most common cause of childhood pneumonia, but bacteria also play a crucial role. However, the optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for bacterial pneumonia remains uncertain in both low- and middle-income countries and in high-income countries. Knowing the optimal duration of antibiotic ...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 4thleading cause of mortality also conferring significant adverse impact on the quality of life for millions of people world wide (1). Goals of treatment are avoidance of disease progression by cessation of noxious particulate exposure, improving exe...
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Endobronchial coils is an alternative endoscopic therapy among patients with COPD regardless of collateral ventilation status. Other endoscopic therapies for patients with COPD are still in the pilot stages of evaluation and are not meant for routine practice in the current state. ...
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