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Is copd the same as emphysema?

Emphysema is one type of COPD. There are others.


What is an example of COPD?

Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.


What is the Scientific name for emphysema?

The scientific name for emphysema is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).


Many people with COPD have which two conditions?

chronic bronchitis and emphysema


Airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis?

COPD


What are three common respiratory diseases affecting Americans?

COPD, Emphysema, asthma.


Does emphysema cause respiratory acidosis?

Emphysema IS a respiratory problem. Emphysema is one of many conditions that are collectively called COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.


Is emphysema a COPD?

It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.


Is emphysema classed as a terminal illness?

Is emphysema considered a critical illness? Nonetheless, types 3- 4 COPD/emphysema puts you at risk for many serious or fatal complications like pneumonia or heart failure. For this reason, some doctors consider types 3-4 COPD/emphysema to be a life threatening disease.


Life expectancy of patients with emphysema?

how long can you live on oxygen whenuyou have emphysema and your 82 years old


Why is emphysema a COPD?

It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.


What is it callled when Air is trapped in lungs and bronchioles are plugged with mucus a type of COPD?

Emphysema