0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is emphysema communicable?
yes
Which diseases or disorders affects the lungs?
Uh.. lung cancer. That's all I know of.
Diseases of that can get from cigarettes?
You can get many diseases, including, but not limiting; Lung cancer, tuberculosis, bronchitis, emphysema,
Which deseases or disorders affect the lungs?
Five that come to mind: lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis
What is cerebral tuberculosis?
Cerebral = in the cerebrum. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection most often localized in the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis) but can spread to other parts of the body (extrapulmonary tuberculosis). Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is currently treated with the same drugs and for the same period of time as pulmonary tuberculosis but cerebral tuberculosis , bone tuberculosis in children can be treated in less than 12 months. Corticosteroid drugs may also be recommended in severe cases in order to reduce inflammation.
What are the ailments of the respiratory system?
pneumonia tonsillitis pharyngitis emphysema bronchial asthma common colds tuberculosis lung cancer laryngitis bronchitis
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.
What is the difference between bovine tuberculosis and tuberclosis?
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a form of tuberculosis (TB) that predominately affects cows, but is a zoonosis so can be transmitted to humans amongst other mammals. All forms of tuberculosis derive from bacteria from the mycobacterium tuberculosis complex; the common form of tuberculosis that affects the majority of the human population is an infection of mycobacterium tuberculosos, whereas bovine tuberculosis is an infection of mycobacterium bovis. Symptoms and effects of both infections are indistinguishable, and therefore treatments consist of the same drugs and for the same period of time.
What was tuberculosis once called?
At one time Tuberculosis was called consumption.
What is this title laryngitis pharyngitis tonsillitis tuberculosis lung cancer emphysema cough asthma common colds sore throat sinusitis nose bleed?
ailments of respiratory system
Is emphysema different from lung cancer?
Emphysema is a type of lung cancer that can be caused by the same things lung cancer is caused from with many complications.
Can you die if you have both pneumonia and emphysema at the same time?
You can always die, a condition ending with a lack of oxygen to the brain regardless of what conditions result in such a state.
