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How many deaths does COPD cause?
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
My husband has COPD. I need help. He does not see this as a problem. Does spitting and gagging into kitchen sink and bathtub cause others to be at risk of germs?
It can not be spread to other people. Though any cold germs can be transmitted by coughing everywhere.
Can plastic knee replacement cause copd?
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
Does radon gas cause copd?
Radon is a cause of lung cancers.
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.
Does marijuana cause copd?
No. Marijuana is actually used to treat respiratory problems such as copd, asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.
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.
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 does the C stand for in COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it harder and harder for you to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. The leading cause is cigarette smoke. It is estimated that 24 million people in the U.S. have evidence of impaired lung function, and nearly 13 million have been diagnosed with COPD. This makes COPD an under-diagnosed and under-treated disease. COPD is the 4th leading cause of death, and the 2nd leading cause of disability.
Can sarcoidosis cause copd years later?
sarcoidosis rarely causes COPD. It more likely to cause interstitial lung disease instead. The difference between COPD and interstitial lung disease is the the former is OBSTRUCTIVE in nature whereas the later is restrictive in nature.
Can Advair be taken longterm?
Yes, there is no problem. It is often used for asthmatics and COPD.
Can cocaine use cause COPD?
cocaine can kill you. enuf said
