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My doctor said my xrays showing lung scarring would have been caused by 20 years of marijuana smoking.
I got pneumonia and Asthma developed after that - they doctors said scarred lungs from long-tem marijuana use has made my lungs weaker and therefore caused the asthma o develop after the pneumonia.
What else can I help you with?
Can radon cause chronic bronchitis?
Radon is a cause of lung cancers, not for bronchitis.
What can chronic bronchitis emphysema and lung cancer cause?
They are diseases that don't cause anything, except maybe early death.
Is copd a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
No, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the name given to chronic emphysema or chronic bronchitis or a combination of both.
Can asbestos cause scarring of the lungs?
Yes, asbestos can cause scarring of the lungs, a condition known as asbestosis. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can lead to chronic inflammation and fibrosis, resulting in thickening and stiffening of lung tissue. This scarring can impair lung function and lead to serious respiratory issues over time. Additionally, asbestosis increases the risk of developing other lung diseases, including lung cancer.
What disease of the lungs is caused by buildup of damaged tissue in the alveoli?
There are several. Sarcoidosis, and sclerosis both essentially cause "scarring" of the inner lung tissue but the true cause of sachoid is unknown at present. Smoking generally causes COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which is a combination of chronic bronchitis and Enphizema. Sorry if my spelling is a bit off. Just sound it out. :)
What are the main lung diseases caused by smoking?
- Cancer - Chronic Emphysema - Bronchitis
What are the three smoking related lung diseases?
1.Emphysema 2.Lung Cancer 3.Chronic Bronchitis
What three respiratory disease cause by smoking?
The three diseases caused by smoking are: 1) Emphysema 2) Lung cancer 3)Chronic bronchitis
What does apical scarring mean?
What does mild apical lung scarring mean from the imaged lung apices?
Is COPD is a disease that is a combination of lung cancer and bronchitis?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is the prognosis for a patient with byssinosis?
Prolonged exposure makes patients wheeze more often and can cause chronic bronchitis. It does not lead to permanently disabling lung disease.
For what could a chronic cough be symptomatic?
There are a variety of things that a chronic cough can be symptomatic of. Some things that could be the cause are asthma, allergies, respiratory tract infection, GERD, pollution, bronchitis or lung cancer.
