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Is copd a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
No, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the name given to chronic emphysema or chronic bronchitis or a combination of both.
Does Emphysema and bronchitis mean the same thing?
They don't mean the same thing. Emphysema is a chronic disease. Bronchitis is a curable and temporary illness.
Is COPD is a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Which diseases are characterized as COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease consists of emphysema and bronchitis that occurs simultaneously.
Is cor pulmonale more common in emphysema or chronic bronchitis?
Cor pulmonale, which is right-sided heart failure due to lung disease, is more commonly associated with chronic bronchitis than emphysema. This is because chronic bronchitis leads to more significant hypoxia and increased pulmonary vascular resistance, which contributes to the development of cor pulmonale. While emphysema can also lead to cor pulmonale, the effects are generally less pronounced compared to chronic bronchitis. Overall, chronic bronchitis presents a greater risk for the development of this condition.
What can 50 years of smoking do to you?
Always : emphysema, chronic bronchitis, wrinkles, erectile disfunction (if you're male). Sometimes : chronic lung disease, cancer.
What affects the respiratory system?
the things that affect the respiratory sysytem are things like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, Acute Bronchitis, Influenza, Pneumonia, Sinusitis and common colds etc. the things that affect the respiratory sysytem are things like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, Acute Bronchitis, Influenza, Pneumonia, Sinusitis and common colds etc.
Who are more frequently to develop chronic bronchitis lung cancer heart disease and emphysema than Who?
its smokers and non smokers
What does Spiriva do?
Spiriva is a bronchodilator (opens the bronchioles) used to prevent the symptoms of bronchospasm caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
What is a good copd definition?
The main usage for the abbreviation COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is the occurrence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema, most commonly caused by smoking.
What causes Chronic dyspnea?
Chronic dyspnea can be caused by asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, emphysema, inflammation of the lungs, pulmonary hypertension, tumors, or disorders of the vocal cords
What are some of the symptoms of chronic pulmonary disease?
Chronic cough, severe wheezing, chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath, chronic respiratory infections and severe pain when breathing can all be symptoms. Emphysema can also be a symptom.
