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Is copd the same as emphysema?
Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.
Does emphysema cause respiratory acidosis?
Emphysema IS a respiratory problem. Emphysema is one of many conditions that are collectively called COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
What are the cause of emphysema?
Cigarette smoking, on a chronic long-term basis, is the chief cause of emphysema (COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). There are many other causes, including the various pneumoconioses.
What is an example of COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.
Why is emphysema a COPD?
It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.
Many people with COPD have which two conditions?
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
What is the Scientific name for emphysema?
The scientific name for emphysema is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis?
COPD
What are three common respiratory diseases affecting Americans?
COPD, Emphysema, asthma.
What pathogen causes copd?
Long-term exposure to lung irritants that damage the lungs and the airways usually is the cause of COPD. In the United States, the most common irritant that causes COPD is cigarette smoke. Pipe, cigar, and other types of tobacco smoke also can cause COPD, especially if the smoke is inhaled. learn more about COPD ~ > http://www.pulmonarysolutions.net/Resource-Center/Medical-Health-Issues?Issue=COPD
Is emphysema a COPD?
It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.
Is emphysema classed as a terminal illness?
Is emphysema considered a critical illness? Nonetheless, types 3- 4 COPD/emphysema puts you at risk for many serious or fatal complications like pneumonia or heart failure. For this reason, some doctors consider types 3-4 COPD/emphysema to be a life threatening disease.
