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What does the C stand for in COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it harder and harder for you to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. The leading cause is cigarette smoke. It is estimated that 24 million people in the U.S. have evidence of impaired lung function, and nearly 13 million have been diagnosed with COPD. This makes COPD an under-diagnosed and under-treated disease. COPD is the 4th leading cause of death, and the 2nd leading cause of disability.
What are the cause of emphysema?
Cigarette smoking, on a chronic long-term basis, is the chief cause of emphysema (COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). There are many other causes, including the various pneumoconioses.
Is there a connection to cardio-artery disease and pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension(P-h) is a syndrome that involves heart and lung. Diseases like COPD (chronic pulmonary disease) May also cause pulmonary hypertension. Not all the cardio-artery disease is related to P-h. Heart has valves. Dysfunction of these valves will cause tension to the blood flow, leading to p-h.
Does aspirin help chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
no may be because aspirin can cause bronchospasm so make the copd worst
Whats the difference between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is Asthma, Chronic Bronchititis, and Emphysema, all of thise diseases cause obstruction of the airways, Asthma is a disease of inflamation (which causes swelling) and constriction, which narrows the airways, That's why two medications are needed, one an anti-inflamatory, and a broncho-dilator. Emphysema is a disease in which the small airways become damaged and distroyed, becoming like tissue paper, colapsing and obstructing the airway. Chronic Bronchititis is a disease which large amounts of thick secretions are produced which obstruct the airways. Many times a patient with one of these diseases also has some of the others. This is true less often with Asthma, especially if the patient has never been a smoker.
Can chrohns disease cause bilateral pulmonary embolisms?
Chron's disease is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine, and pulmonary embolism is a blockage of blood-flow in the lungs. There is nothing I can think of that Chron's disease would put in the bloodstream that would block blood flow to the lungs; so i am inclined to say no.
Why is emphysema a COPD?
It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.
Is chronic disease an example of Streptococcus?
Strep does not usually cause a chronic disease, but strep throat, if untreated, can cause rheumatic heart disease which is a chronic condition. But typically strep causes an acute disease.
What woudl cause skin to have an ashen color?
An ashen skin color is a result of inadequate oxygen circulation or perfusion. As in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Does emphysema cause respiratory acidosis?
Emphysema IS a respiratory problem. Emphysema is one of many conditions that are collectively called COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Can having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease cause plaque buildup in arteries?
Maybe, but you scare me asking a question like this, why WOULD you ask a question like this? -cries-
Can congestive heart failure cause lung nodules?
Yes, congestive heart failure can cause lung nodules. Lung nodules often lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
