Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Yes, anemia can be a consequence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In COPD patients, chronic inflammation and reduced oxygen delivery can lead to anemia of chronic disease, where the body produces fewer red blood cells. Additionally, factors like nutritional deficiencies, comorbidities, and the effects of medications may further contribute to anemia in these patients. It’s important for healthcare providers to monitor and manage anemia in individuals with COPD to improve their overall health and quality of life.

Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that can be used to relieve muscle spasms but should be used with caution in patients with severe COPD. Its sedative effects may exacerbate respiratory issues and hinder breathing. Always consult a healthcare professional before using methocarbamol or any medication in individuals with severe COPD to ensure safety and appropriate management of their condition.

Chronic airway limitation (CAL), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), is a group of diseases characterized by limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. CAL is the umbrella term for chronic bronchitis, emphysema and a range of other disorders. It is most often due to tobacco smoking but can be due to other airborne irritants such as coal dust, asbestos or solvents, as well as preserved meats containing nitrites.1


1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COPD

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its an ovrian cancer according to me. but consult your doctor about the problem for the better answer.

They are diseases that don't cause anything, except maybe early death.

If it is in the back of neck, go to a chiropractor. More than likely its a sore muscle.

Probably, but it's next to impossible to receive. I know of applicants with a combination of MS, heart disease, gastro-intestinal disease, osteoarthritis, to name a few, who have been battling to receive disability for -several years -after several years prior to that ...filling out pre-applications for applications, without success. AISH forces applicants to go to government contracted out Employment Specialists ie (Mandel & Associates) who invent, therapies or, cures, or AISH forces potential applicants, to spend years on a wait list for the Chronic Pain Clinic- who will tell you-when you finally get in, as a useless treatment, to join groups-the, 'walk and talk about pain, sit and talk about pain, stretch and talk about pain etc. type groups, a tactic which AISH then uses to justify delaying or rejecting, potential applicants, while ignoring your own doctors medical expertise. The Ministers office is clueless about the extent of the bullying. You may qualify with COPD but; to receive disability--it's highly unlikely.

This varies with the severity of the COPD and how well the patient is doing on whatever the current oxygen therapy happens to be. The doctor will adjust the oxygen if the patient seems to need more than what was originally prescribed; patients on long-term oxygen therapy have regular check-ups to make sure all continues to go well. Doctors will sometimes use a device called a pulse oximeter for rapid assessment, especially if the patient is experiencing some distress that he or she was not having before. And some doctors are now encouraging patients to have a pulse oximeter at home, so they can monitor their oxygen saturation after physical activity, or between doctor's visits.

I'm not sure about a medication , but there is a treatment which involves being placed in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and breathing a special oxygen..not your usual O2. This helps the red blood cells expel the carbon dioxide and take up oxygen. When you have carbon dioxide poisoning, you are hypoxic because the red blood cells are not carrying oxygen to your vital organs.

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In the latter stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), complications can occur including diet and exercise-related problems such as weight loss, osteoporosis and muscle atrophy. Advanced cases can result in respiratory failure and oxygen depletion with excess carbon dioxide in the blood causing headaches or dizziness. As the heart works harder to pump blood, it can suffer serious damage resulting in pulmonary hypertension, heart disease or heart failure. The extremities may suffer from edema in ankle swelling.

Radon is a cause of lung cancers, not for bronchitis.

Most healthy persons can walk distances with a cough, unless the person has bronchitis or pneumonia or another chronic ailment. However, cold air can make breathing more difficult.

Hypoxic drive.

Controls bronchospasm in people with asthma and COPD

Chronic bronchitis is chronic inflammation of the bronchi, often caused by smoking OR other irritants. Bronchiectasis is inflammation of proximal and medium sized bronchi of the small airways and may be caused by chronic bronchitis, but also by many other conditions such as cystic fibrosis. They are sometimes seen together, but not the same thing.

They are called Pulmonologist a specialist who deals with conditions of the lungs and respiratory tract. While not physicians, respiratory therapists are specially trained healthcare professionals who work with patients to help treat airway and breathing problems caused by asthma.

It depends on severity. see a pulmonologist (lung doctor) for a prescription. The short answer is Yes. Spiriva is a anticholinergic and works in the large airways. It is important in COPD to address bronchomotor tone. Spiriva does this by blocking the muscarinic receptors. Advair contains two agents in one. In short, Advair addresses the inflamation component of COPD. The two together are considered the "one two punch" in this disease state. The person who gave the first answer is correct. Seeing a pulmonologist is the best bet. Your primary care physician would have no problem prescribing this therapy and should put a COPD patient on the two way before you have to see a pulmonologist if he is on top of current therapy. You should also have a rescue therapy such as albuterol on hand. In the severe stages of COPD oxygen could also be used.

yes it has anti imflatory propertys so very useful in respirotory complaints

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