does a successful lung transplant completely eliminate lung problems for cystic fibrosis patients?

March 8th, 2010

i have hered that some people have to get one double lung transplant, and years later bet another one. so with new lungs do you still have the defective gene in your lungs?

What people don’t understand is that you don’t have defective lungs, you have defective genes. It affects the entire body, not just the lungs, but it is usually the lungs and the digestive system that see the most effects of the disease. When someone with CF receives a transplant they still have the disease, but hopefully they can keep that set of lungs healthy longer with treatments. For example I didn’t start using pulmozyme till I was 8, so I had 8 years of damage there, and did not start taking inhaled antibiotics until I was 13. So all that damage accumulated. So now if I got a new set of lungs, I could start using those medications right away, and hopefully be able to keep them in good shape, but if the disease is too powerful, then another set of lungs might be needed.

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Is chemotheraphy effective on curing lung cancer? Does people actually survive with this type of sickness?

March 8th, 2010

I have a relative who has a lung cancer but she doesn’t even smoke.
I have a relative who has a stage 4 lung cancer but she doesn’t even smoke.

I don’t know all that much, but as my Grandma has been diagnosed with lung cancer a few days ago, I’ll try to share as much info as I have.
It really differs from person to person. Chemotherapy may work on some, and may not on others. It depends on how your body responds to the medicine. The survival rate for lung cancer is very low.. but that doesn’t mean there aren’t survivors. Keep your faith and cherish every moment you spend with your relative. My Grandma started chemotherapy today, and it’s been tough. It’s not an easy thing to go through and the most important thing is to be there for your relative whenever they need you. I am so sorry you have to go through this, and if you ever need to talk feel free to e-mail me.

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What are some ways I can increase my lung capacity?

March 8th, 2010

I know for sure that running does and I do run. I know swimming does because it puts preassure on you, but what else is there? Are there any other activities/exercises I can do to increase my lung capacity? I play the trumpet and run, and my lungs don’t always take in enough air.

Easy. just insert a baloon and inflate it.

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what is stem cells therappy? is this work in the treatment for COPD/ Asthama?

March 7th, 2010

COPD is disease cosed with allergy .Affected to the function of Lungs

While you’re waiting for the breakthrough, try reducing the amount of synthetic chemicals you breathe in. Changing cleaning supplies (great-grandma’s methods worked just fine and were much cheaper), shampoo (conventional brands are full of petroleum derivatives), and avoiding all ‘air-fresheners,’ fabric softeners, perfumes, and as much pollution as possible will greatly reduce the amount of irritation your lungs have to cope with. It really does make a difference.

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How much would a chest x-ray cost to diagnose lung cancer?

March 7th, 2010

My very close friend is having problems with breathing, and he’s feeling some back and chest pain. He’s lived in a house with a smoker for a long time, and he believes that it could be lung cancer. He’s nearly broke, his family won’t do anything to help him, and he has no insurance. Now we’re wondering how much a chest x-ray would cost to check out if he has any sort of lung cancer. He lives in Wisconsin if that helps in anyway.

How old is your friend? If he is young, it probably isn’t a primary lung carcinoma.
Only about 3% of primary lung carcinomas occur in people under 45 years of age.
A simple PA and lateral chest x-ray should be less than $200,
but it varies all over the country.
Wisconsin – I do not know. Expense could vary from city to rural areas.
Of course no x-ray ever diagnoses a malignant disease.
Only a biopsy can make a diagnosis of a cancer type.

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What to expect in the final stages of metastasis lung and brain cancer?

March 7th, 2010

I am 37 years old. I had breast cancer 4 years ago. Six months ago i found out i have metastasis lung and brain cancer. I had one large tumor removed from my brain. But still have lots of small tumors scattered in my brain they cannot remove. I want to know what i will expect in my final months or weeks. I have short memory loss, slight headaches, nausea and tiredness at the moment. Will i get to the stage of not been able to move, speak, see, hear etc?

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Why can’t I take a breath before my lung hits something high up on my back and hurts?

March 7th, 2010

Whenever i take a deep breath, like a yawn, high up on my back (below my shoulder bone but more towards the spine.) There is no bruise (visible) or a lump on my back either. I do have a bleeding disorder if that helps. Whats wrong?
I’m only 16

Yes it could be that your back needs cracked. You should go have it checked out just to make sure….especially since you have a bleeding disorder….Does the area your lungs hit stop you from continuing to expand your lungs?

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Does my guinea pig have an upper respiratory disease?

March 7th, 2010

One of my guinea pig keeps sneezing. I see her sneeze about 3 or 4 times a day and some times she even wipes her nose, but I don’t see anything on her nose. Her eyes are crystal clear and I can’t hear any heart problems. Does she have an upper respiratory disease or is she just cold or possible have an allergy? I use care fresh not wood though.

I am going to have to say she most definitely has an upper respiratory infection. The wiping her nose is the give away. My little boy Hoshi had an upper respiratory infection and for 6 weeks that is all he did, but until he stooped sneezing all together he had to stay on antibiotics, the poor baby was on them for 8 weeks total. He appeared quite normal other than sneezing a few times a day, i have to admit i though the vet was wrong, i really had began to think he just had allergies, i was wrong, not the vet. Please get him to an EXOTIC vet asap so he will get on the proper meds. as guinea pigs are so sensitive to medications, the exotic vet has gone to extra schooling to specialize in guinea pigs and it is a very difficult medicine. General vets just do not have the knowledge to properly treat guinea pigs. The medicine that will cure your cat and dog will kill your guinea pig. It is very hard to find the antibiotic that will kill the bacteria and not the guinea pig. With Hoshi we had to change meds i believe it was 3 times.

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What are my chances of surviving lung cancer with treatment?

March 5th, 2010

My doctor found a spot called a pulmonary nodule on my lung that may or may not be cancerous. Im worried that it is. What are my chances of surviving lung cancer? I am 19 years old and have been smoking for 5 years. I know emphazema runs in my family but im not too sure about lung cancer. Can someone please help me?

Most pulmonary nodules are benign, meaning it isn’t cancerous. However there is a chance it could be malignant. I suppose the good news (other than it moree liekly being benign) is that it has been found early. Lung cancer is hard to treat radically (intent to cure), however it can be done. Being young, you are a good candidate for surgery to remove it if it is in a good position. You would also be fit enough to have chemotherapy, so if it is malignant it can be treated. But don’t worry yourself about it, don’t keep thinking on how it could be cancerous. And I suggest quitting smoking, but it is a personal choice.

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How long does recovery take from lung surgery?

March 1st, 2010

My husband will be getting surgery on his right lung to remove a loculated pleural effusion. Does anyone know how long he can expect to have to stay in the hospital after surgery and how long before he is back on his feet? I can’t seem to find any information on the recovery time’s.

he will probably need to be on the ventilator during surgery, he shouldn’t remember much about it, providing he comes off it with no problems as most do, sometimes it takes a few tries before they can come off it. ask doctors for anxiety medicine if he is fearful of this, they will relax him throughout and he’ll be fine. i was in hospital for 7 days for lung biopsy, they told me the norm was 4 days. i personally found it to be harder than abdominal surgery, but easier to deal with once the drainage stuff is taken out 2 to 3 days after surgery, may be leakage for a while afterwards, had to keep a cushion behind me for 2 weeks after surgery.. if mostly clear it’s normal, he will be very very sore, but the more he moves the sooner he moves, the faster he will feel better, propping or supporting with pillows a certain way helps too. he could get dizzy suddenly at first, and must not be too prideful about having someone walk with him to the restroom at first. this will ease off. the nurses should be able to advise on all this more. if either of you have any questions write them down and forcefully demand the doctors take time to answer you. they do like to say a few sentences and run, but they get paid enough to explain fully to us. i’ve been through many surgeries. this lung biopsy was the hardest for me to recover from, of course i’m older now, and not in wonderful health. they went in through my back and side also, incision site probably makes a difference too. give himself time to recover. tell him not to be shy about the pain medicine the first 2 or 3 days and to use his little breathy coughy thing a lot to help clear his lungs, which will be gunky at first. low grade fever is normal right after surgery as well. feel welcome to write me if you have any other questions. i may or may not be able to help or advise. good wishes.

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