If you have been a smoker and have COPD and developed hoarseness, see your doctor immediately.
85% of patients diagnosed with cor pulmonale have COPD
Yes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can contribute to a hoarse voice. This may occur due to inflammation and irritation of the airways, which can affect the vocal cords. Additionally, excessive coughing, a common symptom of COPD, can strain the voice and lead to hoarseness. However, hoarseness can also result from other factors, so it's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
COPD-related deaths are about twice as high among unskilled and semi-skilled laborers as among professionals
COPD causes weight loss due to the additional calories needed to breathe. Calorie requirements for breathing are four to seven times higher for patients with COPD (see related link).
Yes. The reserve is also true.
Less illness related to COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation due to chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Pulmonary fibrosis, on the other hand, is a condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened, leading to difficulty in breathing. While both conditions can cause shortness of breath and decreased lung function, the underlying causes and mechanisms are different, with COPD primarily related to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, and pulmonary fibrosis related to scarring of the lung tissue itself.
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm is a very helpful page that discusses COPD and provides detailed infromation on how those with COPD can keep healthy.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term for several respiratory diseases: asthma, bronchitis, etc. The only link that I can think of that you're possibly referring to is AIDS related pneumonia. This is not part of COPD.
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