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The hypoxic drive the primary stimulus to breathe for patient with certain chronic respiratory disease is influenced?
In a person without COPD the drive to breath is high carbon monoxide. In a person with COPD the drive to breath is low O2.
The most powerful respiratory stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is?
increase of carbon dioxide in the tissues and the bloodstream
Is oxygen the primary stimulus for breathing?
no
What is the primary chemical stimulus for breathing is the concentration of?
CO2
Does copd cause weight loss?
COPD causes weight loss due to the additional calories needed to breathe. Calorie requirements for breathing are four to seven times higher for patients with COPD (see related link).
Your mom has copd what should you expect in the next 5 years?
problem breathing . maybe death
What are some of the symptoms of COPD exacerbation?
Symptoms of COPD exacerbation include shortness of breath, noisy breathing, increased anxiety, chest breathing, cough, change in skin and nail color, difficulty sleeping and no interest in eating. You should watch carefully for these signs.
How effective is marvlix for asthma and copd?
Marvlix helps a person with copd breathe more easily.
What COPD symptoms are common?
The key in your question is do you have a long history of smoking. COPD is very common in those who have long smoking histories. If you notice difficulty in breathing, please visit your physician.
What is the condition when the breathing passages become clooged with mucus?
Nasal congestion
What are the main stages of COPD?
The COPD symptoms are that one will feel very run down and tired. Additionally, one can feel a lot of pain, that generally starts in the head area and have trouble breathing.
What is COPD and can it be cured?
COPD is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It damages the longs and gradually makes breathing harder. It is mostly from cigarette smoking. It can be treated if you stay away from cigarettes and second hand smoke.
