Respiratory Rally » copd disease http://respiratoryrally.org Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:59:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 what is stem cells therappy? is this work in the treatment for COPD/ Asthama? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-stem-cells-therappy-is-this-work-in-the-treatment-for-copd-asthama http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-stem-cells-therappy-is-this-work-in-the-treatment-for-copd-asthama#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:46:24 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-stem-cells-therappy-is-this-work-in-the-treatment-for-copd-asthama 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-stem-cells-therappy-is-this-work-in-the-treatment-for-copd-asthama/feed 4 Which is better for COPD patients, Albuterol inhaler or Combivent inhaler? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/which-is-better-for-copd-patients-albuterol-inhaler-or-combivent-inhaler-2 http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/which-is-better-for-copd-patients-albuterol-inhaler-or-combivent-inhaler-2#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:41:10 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/which-is-better-for-copd-patients-albuterol-inhaler-or-combivent-inhaler-2 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 inhalers with ipratropium bromide need to make sure they do not have a peanut allergy before they take it. I personally think Pirbuterol or Maxair works the best. I’ve used them all. Combivent provoked my asthma and I DO have peanut allergies.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/which-is-better-for-copd-patients-albuterol-inhaler-or-combivent-inhaler-2/feed 3 Name a disease OTHER THAN CANCER AND COPD that is also associated with smoking Tobacco? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/name-a-disease-other-than-cancer-and-copd-that-is-also-associated-with-smoking-tobacco http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/name-a-disease-other-than-cancer-and-copd-that-is-also-associated-with-smoking-tobacco#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:13:34 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/name-a-disease-other-than-cancer-and-copd-that-is-also-associated-with-smoking-tobacco
asthma?

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/name-a-disease-other-than-cancer-and-copd-that-is-also-associated-with-smoking-tobacco/feed 7 Dementia drugs for COPD-related cognitive decline? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/dementia-drugs-for-copd-related-cognitive-decline http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/dementia-drugs-for-copd-related-cognitive-decline#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:50:03 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/dementia-drugs-for-copd-related-cognitive-decline 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 are not getting as much oxy as they need. I think this is called hypoxemia (vs. hypoxia, which is total lack of oxy).

I’ve researched a bit on COPD-related mental decline, and it’s definitely real. My question is: how well do dementia drugs (i.e. for Alzheimer’s) work in a case like this? The doctor prescribed Aricept (classic Alzheimer’s drug). He didn’t promise anything, but said it’s worth a try.

I’m not sure if it’s helping. I know there are stronger Alzheimer’s drugs, one being Namenda. If anyone’s familiar with COPD/hypoxemic cognitive decline, I’d love to know more. My dad seems worse recently. I wonder if he has an age-related dementia on top of the COPD?

COPD-related cognitive impairment, as you know, is due to hypoxemia. It is not true dementia, but a form of pseudodementia. Because of the etiology, it will most likely not respond to standard dementia drugs.
You may be on the right track by asking if he may have a co-morbid dementia. A course of medication for dementia may help, but it isn’t likely to unless he really has Alzheimer’s. If he has had TIAs, something like Zyprexa may help (it reduces agitation and psychosis).
Your dad may benefit from seeing a neurologist to sort all of this out. The cognitive decline may be part of the downward course of the COPD, but the neurologist may be able to tell you, for sure.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/dementia-drugs-for-copd-related-cognitive-decline/feed 1 what if i also have coronary artery disease? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-if-i-also-have-coronary-artery-disease http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-if-i-also-have-coronary-artery-disease#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:36:50 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-if-i-also-have-coronary-artery-disease 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 question?

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-if-i-also-have-coronary-artery-disease/feed 1 what is the long term outlook on someone who has copd and coronary heart disease? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease-2 http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease-2#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:49:21 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease-2
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 slow the rate of the declining lung function.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease-2/feed 4 what is the long term outlook on someone who has copd and coronary heart disease? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:22:28 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease
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)
* Need for breathing machine and oxygen therapy
* Right-sided heart failure or cor pulmonale (heart swelling and heart failure due to chronic lung disease)
* Pneumonia
* Pneumothorax
Possible Complications of Coronary heart disease:-
* Heart attack
* Heart failure
* Unstable angina
* Sudden death

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/what-is-the-long-term-outlook-on-someone-who-has-copd-and-coronary-heart-disease/feed 3 why there is obstruction of bronchioles during expiration phase only in COPD? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-there-is-obstruction-of-bronchioles-during-expiration-phase-only-in-copd http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-there-is-obstruction-of-bronchioles-during-expiration-phase-only-in-copd#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:26:28 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-there-is-obstruction-of-bronchioles-during-expiration-phase-only-in-copd 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 of the normal supporting structure of the alveoli and subsequent loss of recoil of the lung .. the alveolar walls are destroyed and as a result the bronchioles lose their structural support …. Thus, the bronchioles collapse when the air is exhaled.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-there-is-obstruction-of-bronchioles-during-expiration-phase-only-in-copd/feed 1 i am 32 year of age and have a problem of COPD can any one help me in this regrad? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/i-am-32-year-of-age-and-have-a-problem-of-copd-can-any-one-help-me-in-this-regrad http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/i-am-32-year-of-age-and-have-a-problem-of-copd-can-any-one-help-me-in-this-regrad#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:04:17 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/i-am-32-year-of-age-and-have-a-problem-of-copd-can-any-one-help-me-in-this-regrad 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 cure and unpleasant consequences. Licensed medical care should be your first line of defense and offense, all else should be a carefully considered secondary.
Please look after yourself.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/i-am-32-year-of-age-and-have-a-problem-of-copd-can-any-one-help-me-in-this-regrad/feed 5 Why do people with COPD have fluctuating weight gain and fluid retention? http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-do-people-with-copd-have-fluctuating-weight-gain-and-fluid-retention http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-do-people-with-copd-have-fluctuating-weight-gain-and-fluid-retention#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:21:39 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/copd-disease/why-do-people-with-copd-have-fluctuating-weight-gain-and-fluid-retention 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 is getting into the blood so the body responds by pumping more blood faster.

This puts strain on the heart causing it to enlarge, but over time weaken. As it struggles to cope and the normal mechanisms of pressure that clear fluid from the lungs and the rest of the body cease to function properly and fluid accumulates.

This is usually especially a problem when sleeping at night, and patients need to be propped up to breathe properly.

It is the extra work load placed on the heart that causes it to fail.

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