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Can artificial colors contribute to the development or exacerbation of ADHD symptoms in individuals?
Research suggests that artificial colors may contribute to the development or exacerbation of ADHD symptoms in some individuals.
What are possible causes of the exacerbation of COPD?
smoking, allergies, air particles, pollution
What is the medical term meaning when symptoms get worse?
exacerbation; also called flare
What is the sudden worsening in the severity of symptoms is called?
Exacerbation
What are some of the stage 4 COPD symptoms?
Some of the Stage 4 COPD symptoms include chronic cough with a lot of mucus. COPD stage 4 has severe shortness of breath and often is combined with the colouring of blue in the skin. People with COPD stage 4 often will have weight loss and is life threatening during flare ups.
What is a medical meaning sudden worsening of symptoms?
Exacerbation - a sudden worsening in the severity of the signs or symptoms.
How often can you take cipro for a copd exacerbation?
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an antibiotic that may be prescribed for bacterial infections associated with COPD exacerbations. The typical dosage and frequency depend on the severity of the exacerbation and the prescribing physician's guidance. Generally, it can be taken twice daily for 7 to 14 days, but it's essential to follow your healthcare provider's specific instructions and complete the full course. Always consult with your doctor before taking any medication for COPD.
What is a good COPD diet that can help control symptoms?
You should check with your father's doctor to see what diet he or she recommends for your father to follow when it comes to his diet. http://www.everydayhealth.com/copd/a-copd-diet.aspx has some diet options your father could follow to control his COPD.
Where can I go online to find some information on the copd diet?
There are certain foods that people who have copd can eat to lessen their symptoms of the disease. A good website to check out would be www.webmd.com .
How harmful is smoking with COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD can be extremely serious if left undiagnosed or if not properly treated. If you have some of the symptoms of COPD you should certainly consult your doctor.
What are doctors using for COPD treatment?
The following are some of the ways doctors are treating COPD to help improve health: use of medications to help ease symptoms, such as bronchodilators, vaccinations to help prevent different types of infections that can complicate COPD, oxygen therapy and in some cases surgical procedures.
Does acute and exacerbation mean the same?
Acute in this context means short-term -- it hasn't been going on long. Exacerbation means signs and symptoms have gotten worse. "Acute exacerbation" of a disease means the disease has been there right along, but lately it's acting up. For example, in this season in our area (spring), I see many patients with acute exacerbation of allergies.
