Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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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.

Very difficult, although not impossible. My wife was left out of her father's will. The live in companion influenced her father to make another will and leave her completely out.

The live in companion pre deceased her father in death, leaving a son. The stranger "son" is named executor of the will and is left everything in the estate.

We are involved in a will contest, challenging both the appointment of the executor and the will itself, based upon undue influence, lies, malicious rumors, and the competency of the testator at the time of the will.

Most will contests result in a compromise, due to the costs involved in litigation, research, investigation, depositions and such.

Pursue your rights and seek legal counsel.

Yes, financial help for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be available through various sources. Government programs like Medicare and Medicaid can assist with medical expenses, medications, and therapies. Additionally, nonprofit organizations and pharmaceutical companies may provide resources or financial assistance programs for those in need. It's advisable to consult with healthcare providers or social workers for guidance on accessing these resources.

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Otherwise known as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sometimes related to asthma or other related respiratory disease A common disease found in the smoking population.

My husband has copd for 3 half years. Its getting worse. You answer my question. 2years isn't enough time to spend with my husband. at night time he has a hard time breathing. Everyday he comes home from work. He is so tired, hardley can breath.

It can be, but most anesthetists will use oxygen and a "trachea" tube to keep the required oxygen content of the blood during surgery.

It depends what is being inhaled.

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Coughing up blood in phlegm doesn't definitively indicate COPD, although some COPDers may experience it from time to time. It is actually a symptom of several possible disorders, with the most common being mild bronchial infection (for example - bronchitis, which is a major component of COPD).

Although most cases are mild conditions, it may be a sign of a serious illness (particularly tuberculosis). So if you or somebody you know experiences frequent episodes of coughing up or vomiting up blood, they should contact their physician or health care provider as soon as possible.

COPD-related deaths are about twice as high among unskilled and semi-skilled laborers as among professionals

ask for meds that dilate the bronchial tree to aid in easier breathing. The answer is Spiriva and Advair for Moderate to Severe stages. Oxygen is also added to the Severe stages depending on disease severity.

85% of patients diagnosed with cor pulmonale have COPD

Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema.

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Marvlix helps a person with copd breathe more easily.

Changing your location can sometimes help with chronic health conditions. Moving to California may help with COPD if the air quality in California is better than where you live now.

Placing COPD patients in the lithotomy position is generally not recommended due to potential respiratory complications. This position can restrict diaphragmatic movement and increase abdominal pressure, leading to difficulties in breathing. Instead, a more upright or semi-Fowler's position is often preferred to facilitate lung expansion and improve ventilation. Careful assessment and consideration of each patient's condition are essential when determining the most appropriate positioning.