From what I have been told and what I have read, there are many causes for Biapical Scarring, such as Tuberculosis or pneumonia. In and of itself, it is not really specific to any one diagnosis, but only a Pulmonologist can give you a definitive diagnosis.
They don't mean the same thing. Emphysema is a chronic disease. Bronchitis is a curable and temporary illness.
Bi means two, and apical refers to an apex, so typically this term would refer to the two apices (top pointed part) of the lungs. For example, there may be biapical scarring in the lungs from an old TB infection.
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.
Do you mean cancer? Or a cough? Or emphysema?
Biapical COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, refers to the presence of chronic lung conditions affecting both upper lobes of the lungs (the apices). This condition is characterized by airflow limitation, often due to long-term exposure to irritants like smoking or pollution. The term "biapical" indicates that the changes or damage are specifically located in the upper regions of the lungs. Symptoms typically include breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing, and management focuses on alleviating symptoms and improving lung function.
The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".
Emphysema not elsewhere classified
Emphysema is the scientific name.
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No, biapical focal fibrosis is not the same as pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis is a general term used to describe a group of conditions that cause scarring of the lung tissue. It is a progressive, long-term condition that can eventually lead to respiratory failure. Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental exposures, some medications, or underlying medical conditions. Biapical focal fibrosis is a specific type of pulmonary fibrosis. It is characterized by localized scarring of the lung tissue in two different areas of the lung, the apex and the base. This condition is more common in women and is often caused by an autoimmune response. Biapical focal fibrosis can be difficult to diagnose due to the localized nature of the scarring, but it can be identified through a combination of physical exam, imaging, and laboratory tests. Treatment options are limited and typically involve corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and other medications to slow the progression of the disease. In summary, biapical focal fibrosis is not the same as pulmonary fibrosis. While pulmonary fibrosis is a general term used to describe a group of lung diseases, biapical focal fibrosis is a specific type of pulmonary fibrosis characterized by localized scarring in two different areas of the lung.
Emphysema has been around as long as cigars. Also, Emphysema has benn around for thousands of years, since the Egyptian times. Emphysema was just recently discovered.