Emphysema

The answer is: Tar

Yes, absolutely....although a course of treatment may involve dietary changes, herbal treatments and acupuncture..... A qualified practitioner of TCM (tradional Chinese medicine) can steer you in the right direction....Chi Gong cured me (cured) of Hepatitis C. Good luck to you.

Men are more likely than women to develop emphysema, but female cases are increasing as the number of female smokers rises

i think as far as i read emphysema means enlargment of alveolar walls and destruction whereas overinflation is just enlargment....without destruction.

Yes, a person with emphysema can travel on an airplane, but it's important for them to consult with their healthcare provider beforehand. Given the decreased oxygen levels at high altitudes, they may require supplemental oxygen during the flight. Additionally, travelers should consider their overall health, the duration of the flight, and any potential need for medication or assistance during travel.

Flying can affect individuals with emphysema due to changes in cabin pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. This can lead to increased difficulty in breathing and may exacerbate symptoms. It's important for those with emphysema to consult their healthcare provider before flying to assess their specific risks and consider oxygen supplementation if necessary. Overall, careful planning and monitoring can help manage potential complications associated with air travel.

A cough from pneumonia should only last 7-10 days after the antibotics are finished, if that long! If you are still experiencing a cough, you should check with your doctor. The pneumonia may not be gone or you might have developed a secondary respiratory infection.

Increased vital capacity

The amount of smoking is a significant factor influencing the rates of emphysema, as increased smoking typically correlates with a higher risk of developing this lung disease. In this context, the amount of smoking acts as an independent variable, meaning it is the factor being manipulated or observed to determine its effect on the dependent variable, which is the rate of emphysema. Studies consistently show that more extensive smoking leads to greater lung damage and a higher incidence of emphysema.

Defecating in sleep, known as nocturnal defecation, can be a symptom of various underlying issues, including gastrointestinal disorders, neurological conditions, or sleep disorders. It may indicate problems such as fecal incontinence, severe constipation, or even certain infections. Additionally, stress or anxiety could exacerbate such symptoms. Consulting a healthcare professional is important for proper diagnosis and management.

Because the lungs are damaged and do not work well at all,by breathing more rapidly it gives the sufferer relief.

In patients with emphysema, the white blood cell (WBC) count can vary, but it is typically within the normal range unless there is an acute infection or exacerbation. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, may lead to mild increases in WBC counts due to chronic inflammation. However, routine WBC counts are not diagnostic for emphysema and should be interpreted in the context of the patient's overall clinical picture. It's essential to consider other factors, such as symptoms and additional lab results.

Because emphysema reduce the oxygen perfusion (transfer) from alveoli into the blood thus also reduce the oxygen supply to the muscle and organ. Reduce the oxygen delivery to the periphery cause weight loss and thus they (emphysema patient) look thin.

The term "emphysema" is derived from the Greek ἐμφυσᾶν emphysan meaning "inflate" - itself composed of ἐν en, meaning "in", and φυσᾶν physan, meaning "breath, blast".

Emphysema not elsewhere classified

due to regularly smoke there should be the lungs cancer and others like t.b,istama and many more you know all that,the cigrate is made up of nicotine and tobacco that is very much harmful for human circulatory system

Emphysema caused by cigarette smoking has a variable prognosis. Studies have shown a 40% 12 year survival rate for patients with FEV1 of 1.25 L, and 5% for those with FEV1 of 0.75 L. A 40% 12 year survival rate is interpreted as 40% of those with emphysema will live up to 12 years. FEV1 stand for forced expiratory volume in 1 second. It is a measure of lung function.

There is no cure for emphysema-- except lung or heart-lung transplant (which likely would not be done). THC will NOT cure emphysema. The person using THC just won't care as much that they can't get air-- and, because of that effect on the body/brain, the person could stop breathing from THC.

It can because a patient does not feel like eating. However, more often, patients gain weight from steroids used to help them breathe, or from fluid retention if the person has heart disease. But even if a person gains weight, they still may be deficient in nutrition.

It's when you smoke. Smoking causes your air sacs ( littles sacs in your lungs to get bigger, decreacing the amont of surface area in your lungs) and making you unable to breathe and if you smoke too much you get Lung Cancer and you'll die.

Yes, airborne chemicals can cause emphysema. See related link below.

Because it is a chronic disease and cannot be cured. It can only get worse or stabilise.

O2 sat on room air or arterial blood would be lower than normal. CO2 levels would be higher.

Lung cancer affects the rate of respiration, because if the cancer grows in the airway, it may obstruct airflow, causing breathing difficulties. Emphysema affects the rate of respiration because there is less oxygen in the blood and it causes shortness of breath.

hope that helps xx