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How much flem do you cough up to when a person has emphysema?
A person with emphysema would cough up to about 2 cups of phlegm per day. That would mean in 8 days, they would cough up a gallon of phlegm. Drink up!
Is emphysema caused from a person's lifestyle?
NO, emphysema cannot be solely blamed on a person's lifestyle. Emphysema is caused by any of a number of lung irritants, which affect the alveoli and trigger the production of excess phlegm.
Life expectancy of patients with emphysema?
how long can you live on oxygen whenuyou have emphysema and your 82 years old
Is surgical emphysema dangerous?
yes it is very dangerous if i were you i would never do it
What causes diminished breath sounds in emphysema?
The person's lungs are not moving air well in emphysema. Also irritants cause increased production of phlegm, which can reduce air movement, hence, diminished breath sounds.
What type of medical device is used on Emphysema patients?
Some of the medical devices used to help Emphysema patients include bronchodilators, smoking cessation drugs, inhaled steroids, and other antibiotics.
Who specializes in emphysema?
Pulmonologists specialize in emphysema, as they focus on diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) where emphysema is a common form. Additionally, respiratory therapists may also work with patients who have emphysema, providing rehabilitation and support for breathing exercises. In some cases, primary care physicians may manage the overall health of patients with emphysema as well.
How is lung structure affected by emphysema?
Emphysema is destruction of the lungs. It is usually caused by smoking but can also be from other toxins or genetics. The decreased lung tissues causes the airways to collapse and wheezing to be heard.
Does emphysema cause the body to ache?
The body would not have widespread aches and pains. Emphysema primarily affects the lungs, and secondarily the heart and brain. However, that does not mean a patients cannot have a pain condition along with their emphysema diagnosis.
Can having emphysema cause seizures?
During the usual course of emphysema, a person who has never had seizures before will not have any seizures. A person could or might have a seizure if they experience a severe impairment in the ability to breathe--such as if they contracted pneumonia on top of the emphysema--and had even less O2. But generally, emphysema is just a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation, increased phlegm and coughing, and impaired gas exchange.
How are copd and emphysema different?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a broad term that encompasses several lung conditions, primarily chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which cause airflow obstruction. Emphysema specifically refers to the destruction of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to decreased oxygen exchange and increased breathlessness. While all patients with emphysema have COPD, not all COPD patients have emphysema, as some may primarily have chronic bronchitis characterized by chronic cough and mucus production. Essentially, emphysema is a subtype of COPD focused on structural changes in the lungs.
Is it dangerous to be around radiation patients?
When sick people are treated with radiation, that does not make them radioactive. Radiation is dangerous, but radiation patients are not.
