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Is asthma considered a obstructive respiratory disease?
no
Is spiriva the right medication for asthma?
No. Spiriva is prescribed for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease) not asthma. Follow the link.
What is permanent obstructive disorder resulting from chronic bronchitis?
Otherwise known as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sometimes related to asthma or other related respiratory disease A common disease found in the smoking population.
What are 3 or more diseases for the Respirartory system?
Asthma COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Bronchitis Pneumonia
Can you name a few diseases you can get from smoking?
Lung Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What type of lung disease is encountered from low heart voltage?
Chronic obstructive lung disease. This includes asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, and alleric bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. The most common cause of obstructive lung disease is lung scarring after a tuberculosis infection.
Is asthma considered a restrictive respiratory disease?
it can be
What are Two diseases associated with an obstructive ventilatory defect?
Two diseases associated with an obstructive ventilatory defect are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. In COPD, the airways become narrow due to inflammation and damage to the lungs, making it difficult to exhale fully. Asthma involves reversible airway obstruction and increased sensitivity to triggers, leading to symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
What is Chronic obstructive lung disease also known as?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD),chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD).
What is obstructive condition?
Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow, problems exhaling and frequent office visits and hospitalizations. Types of obstructive lung disease include; asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although COPD shares similar characteristics with all other obstructive lung diseases, such as the signs of coughing and wheezing, they are distinct conditions in terms of disease onset, frequency of symptoms and reversibility of airway obstruction.[1] Cystic fibrosis is also sometimes included in obstructive pulmonary disease but is officially categorized as a restrictive lung disease.[2]source: WIKI
What is a seretine inhaler?
A seretide inhaler is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some active ingredients in this medication are fluticasone and salmeterol.
What has the author D Postma written?
D Postma has written: 'Genetics of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease' -- subject(s): Respiratory Medicine
