Archive for July, 2009

I have just found out that i have copd (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) has anyone else got it?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

The disease attacks your lungs and air ways. Yes I have it It is the term or illness COPD That covers basically chronic bronchitis and emphysema..The lungs are damaged and only perform to a certain amount of normal.. Mine was caused ...

How much does a lung transplant help with cystic fibrosis?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A couple of days ago, a guy I knew back in my hometown got a double lung transplant. He has cystic fibrosis. I know removiing the lungs takes away the bacteria but does it get rid of the disease? nope it gets rid of the lung problem but doesn't ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – How to say that in french?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Also how to say the short term of it in french also (COPD) Maladie Pulmonaire Obstructive Chronique COPD abbreviation translated to french is still the same. COPD.

lung scarring?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Its called bronchopulmonary dysplasia or whatever, its a type of disease that inflames your lungs and causes scarring. It happens to premature babies.

How difficult is traveling with lung cancer and emphazema?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

My grandmother was diagnosed with the early stage of lung cancer and enphazema (shocker: she's a smoker). She is due to have surgery to remove part of one of her lobes next week. My question is, I am planning my wedding (I live in California and she lives ...

What is the best technique to build lung capacity?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

I am going to be training to be a lifeguard soon. I have just recently quit smoking, and my lungs aren't quite as good as they used to be. I was wondering what the best way to build my lung capacity is besides swimming? I am a lifeguard and a lifeguard training instructor ...

What kind of diseases or symptoms does a pulmonary disease doctor treat?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

How do I know if I should see a pulmonary doctor for my symptoms? Respiratory diseases, diseases of the lungs. Such as asthma, emphysema, etc.

What is the nursing interventions of shortness of breath related to lung disorders?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

PLS HELP!!!!!!!! pls pls.,... i tried looking for more and thinking more for the past 3 hours but my brain is going crazy!!! pls any tips Position high fowler for maximim lung expantion, teach incentive spirometry, cough and deep breath q2h and prn, depending on disorder encourage fluids

How does a poltice work and what effect would it have on lung infection?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Years ago, while researching graveyards, I happened upon an interesting story. Without going into the story, what exactly does a poultice on the chest do and how would it improve a lung infection? I assume that it is a heated poultice. another name for this is cataplasm. A ...

How does having a respiratory disease affected your life?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

What kind of changes have you made? and what kind of respiratory disease do you have? ~~irisheyes, I am so sorry for your loss. Emphysema has affected my life. My mother died of it Tuesday.