Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet medication primarily used to prevent blood clots, and it is not directly associated with causing lung problems. However, individuals with COPD may have a higher risk of respiratory complications due to their pre-existing condition. It's essential for patients with COPD to consult their healthcare provider before starting Plavix to assess any potential risks or interactions with their current treatments.
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
It can not be spread to other people. Though any cold germs can be transmitted by coughing everywhere.
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
Radon is a cause of lung cancers.
Coffee can not help people with COPD. The only thing to help with COPD is medicines giving by a doctor.
Emphysema IS a respiratory problem. Emphysema is one of many conditions that are collectively called COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
No. Marijuana is actually used to treat respiratory problems such as copd, asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, there is no problem. It is often used for asthmatics and COPD.
cocaine can kill you. enuf said