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I Have had numerous cases of Bronchitis & Sporiac Pneumonia Could this have caused my COPD? I have just been diagnosed with a High Red Blood Cell Count & Being Checked For causes for this.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoAlthough smoking is considered the most common risk factor for COPD, is less common than people think. you can have copd even if you never smoked but you are exposed to biomass smoke or other noxious gases or if you have a genetic deficit of alpha1 antitripsin.
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∙ 7y agoYes, it is incorrect that emphysema means the person smoked. Emphysema starts because the person is exposed to lung irritants. These irritants attack the airways, and damage the alveoli.
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∙ 13y agoYes, but smoking is the major cause of it. It is very unlikely to get it if you haven't smoked or haven't had prolonged exposure to it. But it happens.
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What is the copd life expectancy for men?
The life expectancy for COPD ultimately depends on your lifestyle, and the severances of the disease. Some studies have shown that 43% of COPD patients with obstructed airways lived past 3 years. People who have smoked reduce their life expectancy by over five years after four years of smoking.
You have only smoked 20 fags and your chest hurts when you breathe?
the simple answer is cause you are smoking, could be COPD, asthma, or angina <-- ie heart attack
You have not smoked in ten day's when will you stop craving a cigarette?
never. never
What age did Justin Bieber smoke?
he never smoked
How long has miley been somkeing?
she never smoked
Does david smoke?
No, he hates smoking and has never smoked.
Does David Dorbik smoke?
No, he has never smoked.
Does never shout never smoke?
Yes. Christopher says on his my space that he has smoked since he was 14 and he can't stop. He's trying to stop smoking, he says. I didn't know that he smoked.
Does harry hill smoke?
No. Harry Hill has never smoked and hopefully never will. He is very funny!!!
Does Spencer Smith smoke?
no he doesn't. hes never smoked in his life...
Does Derek hough smoke?
no derek hough has never smoked in his life
What is the treatment for COPD?
Answer 1 is a must in this disease state. COPD is best looked at from a standpoint of finding out what stage the patient is in. For example, is the patient at the Mild, Moderate, or Severe stage of COPD? The best studied therapy is to add an anticholenergic (Spiriva) in the Moderate stage. Next added to the Spiriva would be a combination of a beta2 agonist combined with a steroid (Advair). Spiriva and Advair are considered the "one two punch" in this disease state. The severe stage would include both plus the possible addition of oxygen. Many patients will continue to smoke, but the absolute cessation of smoking will help greatly. More and more cases are poping up of patients who have never smoked, but are now diagnosed with COPD. Good luck. COPD is treatable, but does not go away. It is a progressive disease that can be managed if treatment guidelines are addressed aggressively. stop moking
