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What is the difference between COPD and Asthma?
In COPD both airways and parenchyma are affected where in Asthma only airways are affected.In COPD it's formed as the dominant until body getting weak. Normally it's awake after an age of 40. In the case of Asthma, it's being active from the child.
Can anyone catch a chest infection off someone with copd?
Yes, individuals can catch a chest infection from someone with COPD if the infection is caused by a contagious pathogen, such as a virus or bacteria. COPD itself is not contagious, but the infections that can occur in individuals with COPD, like pneumonia or bronchitis, can spread to others. It’s important to practice good hygiene, such as handwashing and avoiding close contact, to reduce the risk of transmission.
How long can a person with copd live?
COPD affects each person differently. There is no cure, and most of the time is progressive, but new medications are helping alleviate symptoms and prolong lives. The severity, other health issues, response to medication, age, and other factors play into the life span of a person with COPD. Many people live several years with COPD and an improved lifestyle.
How can you damage the mucociliary escalator?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that can occur after smoking cigarettes or vaping e-cigarettes. COPD can negatively impact the mucociliary escalator and cause lung disease that looks similar in many ways to CF [3].
Can copd cause leukocytosis?
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.
At what age does menstruation occur?
Menstruation occur at the age of 9 to 16 years old
Is copd the same as emphysema?
Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.
How did Leonard Cohen die?
Leonard Cohen is alive and well and on world tour at the age of 74.
What other respiratory complication can occur due to atelectasis?
Shortness of breath, COPD, asthma, and low oxygen levels to the body requiring oxygen therapy.
Can coffee help with COPD?
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
What are some diets for people with COPD?
http://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htm is a very helpful page that discusses COPD and provides detailed infromation on how those with COPD can keep healthy.
What effects does copd have on the gi track?
What effects does copd have on the gi track
