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The first sign of emphysema is shortness of breath when you are exerting yourself. Eventually, this shortness of breath may occur even when you are at rest.
If you are experiencing excess phlegm but have no shortness of breath yet, you are most likely suffering from bronchitis.
Bronchitis symptoms are:
- Difficulty breathing (this can also be caused by emphysema)
- Coughing (with or without sputum)
- Wheezing (this can also be caused by emphysema)
- Excess mucus production
- In advances cases, a bluish tint to the lips and eventually the skin.
What else can I help you with?
Can you somewhat control emphysema with medication?
In the early stages of emphysema, you can control it with medication, but eventually the patient requires oxygen rather than medication.
When can the early stages of emphysema occur?
Early stage (of any condition or disease) means, generally speaking, "it has recently started showing signs and symptoms". In emphysema, this begins with chronic lung irritation and inflammation.
Does emphysema affect red bloods cells and make them have a high mcv blood result reading?
In advanced stages of Emphysema your red blood cells can be affected and it can cause them to have a high MCV blood result reading. Infections can also cause the red blood cells to rise as well.
You have Asbestosis and cancer and fibrosis of the pulminery artery all inoperable also emphysema what is your life exspectancy?
what is the life exspectancy , of a 70 , year exposed to asbestos..in] the later stages of life!!
What are the stages of emphyseama?
Emphysema typically progresses in four stages: mild, moderate, severe, and very severe. In the mild stage, symptoms may not be noticeable, but as it progresses to moderate and severe stages, symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing become more pronounced. In the very severe stage, the symptoms are debilitating and can significantly impact daily activities.
What is the treatment for emphysema?
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung). Cigarette smoking is by far the most dangerous behavior that causes people to develop emphysema, and it is also the most preventable cause. Treatment for emphysema can take many forms. Different approaches to treatment are available. Generally, a doctor will prescribe these treatments in a step-wise approach, depending on the severity of your condition.
Is the amount of time spent in the stages of an onion root similary to an animal cell?
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Which stages of the cell generally require about the same amount of time in all human cells?
The synthesis stage of the cell cycle generally require about the same amount of time in all human cells. The main idea is the cell cycle that has four main stages.
Drinking in the early stages of pregnancy?
Don't you. There is no prove amount of alcohol that is proven to be a little or too much.
The moon goes through stages where you can see different amount of it you call these stages?
These stages are called lunar phases which are the different appearances of the moon as viewed from Earth throughout its monthly orbit. The main phases are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter, with variations in between.
Which stages of the cycle generally reqired about the same amount of time in all human cells?
study, pay attention
Which stages of the cell cycle generally reqire about the same amount of time in all human cells?
study, pay attention
