Respiratory Rally » lung http://respiratoryrally.org Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:59:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 What are some ways I can increase my lung capacity? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-some-ways-i-can-increase-my-lung-capacity http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-some-ways-i-can-increase-my-lung-capacity#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:55:42 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-some-ways-i-can-increase-my-lung-capacity 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-some-ways-i-can-increase-my-lung-capacity/feed 7 What to expect in the final stages of metastasis lung and brain cancer? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-to-expect-in-the-final-stages-of-metastasis-lung-and-brain-cancer http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-to-expect-in-the-final-stages-of-metastasis-lung-and-brain-cancer#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:45:46 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-to-expect-in-the-final-stages-of-metastasis-lung-and-brain-cancer 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?

Hello, I’m a doctor. Use topamax. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to —-> http://webmd39.notlong.com/AANb1SR

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-to-expect-in-the-final-stages-of-metastasis-lung-and-brain-cancer/feed 2 What are my chances of surviving lung cancer with treatment? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-my-chances-of-surviving-lung-cancer-with-treatment http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-my-chances-of-surviving-lung-cancer-with-treatment#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:41:32 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-my-chances-of-surviving-lung-cancer-with-treatment 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-my-chances-of-surviving-lung-cancer-with-treatment/feed 5 How long does recovery take from lung surgery? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-recovery-take-from-lung-surgery http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-recovery-take-from-lung-surgery#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:17:46 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-recovery-take-from-lung-surgery 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-recovery-take-from-lung-surgery/feed 1 What changes occur in the lungs when lung capacity is built? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-changes-occur-in-the-lungs-when-lung-capacity-is-built http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-changes-occur-in-the-lungs-when-lung-capacity-is-built#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:12:39 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-changes-occur-in-the-lungs-when-lung-capacity-is-built What happens in the lungs when lung capacity is built, like what physical changes take place when you build lung capacity. Eg, is it a muscular thing or do the lungs grow.. etc.

Thanks in advance.

The aveolie sacs grow and divide.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-changes-occur-in-the-lungs-when-lung-capacity-is-built/feed 1 What are your thoughts on mineral powders causing lung damage? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-your-thoughts-on-mineral-powders-causing-lung-damage http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-your-thoughts-on-mineral-powders-causing-lung-damage#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:41:32 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-your-thoughts-on-mineral-powders-causing-lung-damage I heard on Dr. Oz today that powders like Bare Essentials can cause lung damage because they are inhaled as they are put on, causing scarring of the lung. What do you think?

Thanks!
They said that the effects over 10 – 30 years could be damaging. I love my bare minerals and I don’t want to stop using it!

im not sure…maybe its true? ive heard mixed reviews on mineral makeup in general…i use dinair airbrush makeup and it rocks cause its all water based so its not bad for my skin…it covers everything and its amaizng….anywho…hope i helped in some way…=)

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/what-are-your-thoughts-on-mineral-powders-causing-lung-damage/feed 8 How do you get on the lung transplant list and how do you get the lungs? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-do-you-get-on-the-lung-transplant-list-and-how-do-you-get-the-lungs http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-do-you-get-on-the-lung-transplant-list-and-how-do-you-get-the-lungs#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:59:53 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-do-you-get-on-the-lung-transplant-list-and-how-do-you-get-the-lungs I am 17 and my father has Emphysema I want to know what can he do to get on the lung transplant list as soon as possible because the medication for emphysema cause damage to the kidneys, heart and other organs. Which obviously lowers his chance to get the lungs. He has stopped smoking cold turkey. Please be as detailed and simple as possible I know that is a contradiction but remember I am 17 and just want to help my dad see my littlest brothers graduation.

I am sorry to hear about your fathers condition. To get a lung transplant he must be in the last stages of emphysema or COPD. Some risks include your father’s body rejecting this donor’s lung. Sometimes doctors do a heart transplant with the 2 lungs depending on each patient.
You will need to carry a cell phone so when a lung becomes available they can reach u ASAP. . Donors are matched carefully for size, tissue type, and some other factors.Sometimes a healthy family member can donate a lung if you only need a single transplant. The stay in the hospital is about a week recovery time…and the surgery itself takes 4-6 hours for 1 lung or 6+ for both. Unfortunately you can not sign up for a lung online. Your father needs to be referred by his doctor. Surgery is not always the best option. Medication can help- as well as modifications of health habits. It is great that he has stopped smoking.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-do-you-get-on-the-lung-transplant-list-and-how-do-you-get-the-lungs/feed 1 How common is it to develop heart problems after lung surgery? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-common-is-it-to-develop-heart-problems-after-lung-surgery http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-common-is-it-to-develop-heart-problems-after-lung-surgery#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:36:01 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-common-is-it-to-develop-heart-problems-after-lung-surgery My lung cancer surgery (which was successful) was just over a year ago (I just posted about scar tissue pain) and have developed two types of abnormal heart beats recently and continue with shortness of breath which is getting worse. Just trying to come up with explanations so I can stop "bugging" my doctors. Lung doctor suggest cardiac problems but it does not appear that way. I am waiting on results of a stress test and echo.

The circulatory system consists of systemic circulation, pulmonary circulation and coronary circulation. If one part of the circulatory system is affected, the other two parts of the circulatory system will bound to fail immediately or later.
Only the pulmonologist/ cardiologist can say about the prognosis of the disease with reference to your medical records.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-common-is-it-to-develop-heart-problems-after-lung-surgery/feed 1 How long does it take lung cancer to form? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-it-take-lung-cancer-to-form http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-it-take-lung-cancer-to-form#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:22:03 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-it-take-lung-cancer-to-form My 37 year old sister has two masses of incurable cancer on each lung. It is inoperable. I am just curious. How long did she have it. 1 year, 2 years? I just wonder how long she was walking around with cancer not even knowing it. Thank for any help. She is to young to die.

lung cancer has an 11% surival rate, so she most likely will die. Sorry

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-long-does-it-take-lung-cancer-to-form/feed 4 How can i increase my lung capacity for cycling? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-can-i-increase-my-lung-capacity-for-cycling http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-can-i-increase-my-lung-capacity-for-cycling#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:44 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung/how-can-i-increase-my-lung-capacity-for-cycling im 15, so i heard that i have the power to ulter my lung capacity, but i dont know how. I know for sure that i do have a small lung capacity. This will help me allot for cycling. Thank you.

You need to increase you cardiovascular capacity. They only way to do that is through training. There is no easy way.

http://www.fitzones.com/members/Fitness/fitness.asp

Lung exercises may be ok for singing but it does very little for your cardiovascular system.

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