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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
I have the disease COPD & use an inhaler called Combivent. I have a friend with the same disease who uses Albuterol. His Dr. says Albuterol is best, my Dr. say's combivent is the best. Who's right? Need knowledgeable opinions please!
Each patient responds differently to every medication. Combivent or ...
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
asthma?
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
My dad is 83 with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He uses supplemental oxygen most of the time. Last year, a neurologist diagnosed him with “mild cognitive impairment.” The Dr. feels it could be connected to COPD, since my dad’s bloodstream has less-than-ideal levels of oxygen, hence, his braincells ...
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
i was diagnosed 8 yrs ago with cad & copd. i am now in pulmonary rehab. i also have ra. imy therapist thinks i may have fibrosis from chemicals at work. i have been around these chemicals for the past 10 yrs.
You were already diagnosed with CAD. So what's the ...
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Depends on age and the extent of their condition as well as other general health.COPD is progressive and patients generally deteriorate over time but the natural history of the disease varies in different people.
If you were a smoker, providing you are no longer exposed to cigarette smoke, Medication can ...
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
The blood circulatory system consists of coronary circulation, pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation. If one branch of circulatory system fails, the other two systems will also fail.
About 50% of COPD patients die within 10 yr of diagnosis.
Possible Complications of COPD:-
* Irregular heart beats (arrhythmias)
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
COPD= chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease
will be thankful for the answers
Normally during inspiration ... dilation of the airways occur ... on expiration the lumen diameter decreases ... in disease ... dynamic airway closure occurs due to either inflammation and smooth muscle contraction .... or in the case of emphysema ... destruction ...
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
my age is32 and i have a COPD i need help to treat this disease i need any herbal treatment.please let me know. i am in seroius trouble .
I have just been diagnosed with COPD and pneumonia. You should be aware that this is a progressive disease, with no ...
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Why do some people with lung disease often die of heart failure?
When the lungs are damaged they don't expand as they should. In COPD the tiny air sacs lose the walls separating them and join together, causing a loss of surface area.
The loss of surface area means les oxygen ...
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
heart disease? Does one lead to the other?
My dr put me on ActosplusMet & I've read that if you have congestive heart disease that you shouldn't take it. She also thinks I might be in the early stages of COPD so I'm pretty concerned. I haven't seen her since I've ...
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