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I have just been diagnosed with pulmonary emphysema and want to know what it is exactly.

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Q: What is surgical emphysema how long can it last?
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Is surgical emphysema dangerous?

yes it is very dangerous if i were you i would never do it


What are the origins of emphysema?

Emphysema has been around as long as cigars. Also, Emphysema has benn around for thousands of years, since the Egyptian times. Emphysema was just recently discovered.


How long does a cough last emphysema?

A cough from pneumonia should only last 7-10 days after the antibotics are finished, if that long! If you are still experiencing a cough, you should check with your doctor. The pneumonia may not be gone or you might have developed a secondary respiratory infection.


What options are there in non surgical face lifts and how long do they last?

Botox is a non surgical face lifts and they last for a year to two years. Read more at www.fingerandassociates.com/html/non-surgical.html The most common type of non-surgical face lift is tissue tightening. They heat the skin to create a healing response which tightens the skin.


Life expectancy of patients with emphysema?

how long can you live on oxygen whenuyou have emphysema and your 82 years old


How long is a surgical consent good for?

In the state of Louisiana if a surgical consent is signed prior to surgery how long is that consent good for?


What is the pay range for surgical tech or ultrasound tech and how long is training/schooling?

Surgical Technician pay range is $32,000 to $48,000, Surgical Technician programs generally are about 2 years long.


How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?

Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.


What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?

The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".


How do you treat surgical emphysema after tracheotomy?

There are several things you will need to do at home after a tracheotomy. You will need to be sure the area stays clean and dry and make sure no debris gets down into the open wound.


How did benjman Franklin die?

After a long bout with emphysema, Franklin succumbed to blood in his lungs.


What is the characteristic features of a client with long-term emphysema who has chronic cough?

coughing a lot.