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| Do any emphysema medications cause hallucinations? |
hmmm... do you know what medications she is using right now? is she on oxygen?
people with emphysema -- we are EXTRA careful that we don't OVER-oxygenate them. you see, emphysema is classife... |
| Emphysema??? |
My mother is in the hospital for COPD/Emphysema and has a trach. I've learned so much in the past 2 mos so first i sympathize and second sorry that your dad has to have a trach. My mother wa... |
| Emphysema?? |
Everyone stops smoking eventually
The trick is to stop while you are still alive (and preferably while you have some lung function left)
Here's the wiki page
The British Thoracic Societ... |
| Emphysema? |
Yes my Dad and my deceased Grandfather had it. I don't kno alot about i t but i hope this helps you!
Treatment
No treatment can reverse or stop emphysema, but treatment can help to relie... |
| When was Emphysema discovered? |
In 1721, Frederick Ruysch, a Dutch anatomist and botanist, described large air spaces in human lung specimens as emphysema. The word itself is derived from Greek and means to blow into.
The per... |
| Dieing of Emphysema? |
Sorry to hear about your mother. Doctors are only giving educated guesses based on their personal experience. Your mother could live longer than 12 months, depending on a lot of different variabl... |
| What cause emphysema? |
Try the link below.
It is when the lungs fill up with liquid. ... |
| Does Emphysema is communicable disease? |
^It's not a communicable disease.
The person with emphysema is the one who has to be very careful and stay away from anyone else who is sick, emphysema weakens your immune system and mak... |
| Can emphysema cause enlarged heart? |
They may well be, chronic lung disease puts a strain on the right side of the heart which is frequently enlarged. Cardiac enlargement due to heart disease itself tends to be left sided. ... |
| Emphysema: Moralists please stay away. Would a vaporiser help him get off nicotine? |
I think you're referring to the vaporizer paraphernalia, and not the machine that puts moisture into the air--although I'm not positive.
If it's the paraphernalia that you'... |
| Emphysema- My mother has the beginning of it, and I am worried. I need someone to give inspiration!!? |
She's gotta stop smoking or it is all a moot point. Get her on a good nutrition regimen (see Adelle Davis' Let's Get Well) and have her take lots of antioxidants (Vitamin E and C and... |
| Emphysema question? |
You need to have the Doctor make a written Diagnosis. Ask him if you are considered to be disabled medically, if so; then go to your Social Security office and apply for disability you can work pa... |
| My grandfather has emphysema and I know there are environmental ways too help. What are they? |
Before there were vacuums there was and for me still is the damp mop with a sprinkling of disinfectant for picking up all the dust .Then theres the dusting above the floor again damp cloth,then all... |
| My mum has emphysema and angina for past few days she has had aching in the tops of her right and left arms? |
Honey my mom also has emphysema. She started having pain in her arm & shoulder so she went to the E.R. She ended up having to have angioplasty because the pain was being caused by a major block... |
| How long can you live with emphysema? |
That's a very difficult question to answer without knowing the specifics of your dad's case. It really depends on how severe the damage to his lungs is. I've seen patients live for s... |
| Emphysema, how-to prevent and avoid symptoms from happening? |
Emphysema as stated previously is typically caused by smoking and less likely second hand smoke. So not smoking would prevent the development of emphysema.
There is another rarely genetic disor... |
| Emphysema and possible chance of lung cancer? |
I know how you feel, but there is hope if it turns out to be cnacer.
I am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation... |
| Emphysema and C.O.P.D? |
Well, if he has moderate COPD, he can join with millions of other smokers with that condition. Why should he be on disability?? He should be able to work and be a productive member of society. If... |
| Living with emphysema? |
My father had this dreadful disease - he gave up smoking as soon as he was diagnosed - it is heartbreaking to watch someone you love so dearly lose their quality of life. He went from a fit health... |
| Chantrix and Emphysema? |
Chantix is a drug used for smokers. I was diagnosed with Emphysemia last year. I use and inhaler when needed. (I try not to get addicted to it, thinking i need it.) I try to controll my breathin... |
| What is Emphysema? Professional advice please.? |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for a group of diseases that cause progressive damage to your lungs. These diseases include chronic bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. ... |
| How could I have gotten emphysema? |
Your emphysema could be the result of MacLeod syndrome (caused by an adenovirus when you were young), or pulmonary artery sling (aberrant course of LEFT pulmonary artery between trachea and esophag... |
| Emphysema from pets?!? |
No, Emphysema is caused by smoking 99% of the time. Emphysema is an obstructive disease. Inhaling chemicals and pet hair can cause asthma, also an obstructive disease or a number of restrictive d... |
| Correlation between smoking marijuana and emphysema? |
Moderate smoking of marijuana appears to pose minimal danger to the lungs. Like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke contains a number of irritants and carcinogens. But marijuana users typically smoke mu... |
| Where is endobronchial valves for emphysema being researched? |
They are being researched by Dr. Sciurba, principal investigator of the multi-center trial, known as the Endobronchial Valve for Emphysema Palliation Trial (VENT) and director of the Emphysema Rese... |
| Can i fly with emphysema? |
Check with your doc, you might need to up your medications before you fly, or you may need supplemental oxygen while in the air ... |
| Any herbal treatment for emphysema? |
HI Arty Man
Hi THere
Here are some ideas to heal the issue.
Quick Action Plan for Emphysema
Stop smoking. Alternative therapies only work if you discontinue smoking and avoid exposur... |
| My mom has severe emphysema and currently on ventilator at hospital? |
I am really sorry to hear about your mother. I can empathize with her because I have end stage lung disease as well (pulmonary fibrosis and I am 54). You are probably pretty well versed in the va... |
| Young Non-Smokers with Emphysema? |
The inherited emphysema is Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency or just Alpha-1 for short. I should know I have it. You should have your doctor test you for this. Tell them you want the gene type and ... |
| Does smoking cause emphysema, or not? |
I don't have documented information on the rates of emphysema in smokers vs. nonsmokers, but I have TONS of first-hand experience with transporting people with emphysema.
Smoking can absolu... |
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