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Fred has chronic emphysema Blood tests show that his pH is normal but his bicarbonate levels are elevated significantly how can his be?
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∙ 14y ago
this means that his body is trying to compensate with the reduction in the ability to remove the carbon dioxide. its good that his body is still able to compensate the increase acid in his body due to inability to remove carbon dioxide.
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Fred has chronic emphysema Blood tests show that his pH is normal but his bicarbonate levels are elevated significantly. How can his be?
there is compensation with the co2 (more of it) . the metabolic factor being bicarb would normally raise pH. with the higher co2 thus increasing acidity, the pH is maintained
Many people with COPD have which two conditions?
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
How do you spell emphysema?
The correct spelling is "emphysema" (a chronic respiratory disease).
Is emphysema a disease associated with the skeleton?
No, emphysema is not related to the bones. It is a chronic, progressive lung disease.
Is emphysema a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Emphysema is chronic and progressive. It can be managed, but not cured, and eventually the benefits of management fail.
What is chronic lung disease?
Emphysema
What is emphysema an example of?
Emphysema is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases. It is primarily caused by chronic exposure to lung irritants.
Is emphysema a gas?
Emphysema is not a gas. It is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases.
When was emphysema found?
by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema
What is an example of COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.
What is the Scientific name for emphysema?
The scientific name for emphysema is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Is emphysema a chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease?
Yes.
