Yes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to leukocytosis, which is an elevated white blood cell count. This increase may occur due to chronic inflammation in the lungs or as a response to acute exacerbations, such as infections. The inflammatory processes associated with COPD can stimulate the bone marrow to produce more white blood cells, resulting in leukocytosis.
Drugs can also cause leukocytosis. Cortisone-like drugs (prednisone), lithium, and NSAIDs are the most common offenders.
No. Fever co-exist with leukocytosis.
Relieving the underlying cause returns the count to normal.
Acutre leukocytosis is the sudden or short-term increase in white blood cells.
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
Acute leukocytosis refers to an increased number of white blood cells in the blood, typically occurring in response to an infection, inflammation, or other stress on the body. It is a temporary condition that usually resolves once the underlying cause is treated. Monitoring and treating the underlying condition is important to manage acute leukocytosis.
Radon is a cause of lung cancers.
No. Marijuana is actually used to treat respiratory problems such as copd, asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.
sarcoidosis rarely causes COPD. It more likely to cause interstitial lung disease instead. The difference between COPD and interstitial lung disease is the the former is OBSTRUCTIVE in nature whereas the later is restrictive in nature.
Yes-can cause Leukemia, Leukocytosis, Anemia, Primary & secondary Aplastic Anemia
Yes, leukocytosis is a condition where there is an elevated white blood cell count, typically above 11,000 cells per cubic millimeter. It can be caused by various factors such as infections, inflammatory conditions, or stress. Further investigation is usually needed to determine the underlying cause of leukocytosis.