Respiratory Rally http://respiratoryrally.org Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:27:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 How long do people live after a lung transplant? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/how-long-do-people-live-after-a-lung-transplant http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/how-long-do-people-live-after-a-lung-transplant#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:27:51 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/how-long-do-people-live-after-a-lung-transplant How long do people live after a lung transplant

87.6% survive 1 year post-op, 68.3% 3 yrs. out, 51.6% 5 yrs. out and 25.6% 10 yrs. out. A double lung works better than a single lung procedure in terms of long-term survival. A double lung transplant increases survival rates by more than 10 years. Statistics at certain hospitals are better then the national average. The New England Journal of Medicine published an article back in 2007 about lung transplants & survival rates in kids with CF — pretty dismal. The greater successes occur with patients who are not children with CF.

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thanks x

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is emphysema, chronic bronchitis or a combination of both. It can be managed but there is no cure. It is often but not always a result of smoking. It’s the 4th leading cause of death in the US.

More info here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/copd/DS00916

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/pulmonary-disease/hay-does-anyone-know-what-chronic-pulmonary-disease-is/feed 3 What is another name for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? http://respiratoryrally.org/pulmonary-disease/what-is-another-name-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease http://respiratoryrally.org/pulmonary-disease/what-is-another-name-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:46:55 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/pulmonary-disease/what-is-another-name-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease A. Black lung
B. Flu
C. Lung disease
D. Heaves

None of the choices given are accurate synonyms. The nearest would be chronic bronchitis.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/pulmonary-disease/what-is-another-name-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/feed 6 does a successful lung transplant completely eliminate lung problems for cystic fibrosis patients? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/does-a-successful-lung-transplant-completely-eliminate-lung-problems-for-cystic-fibrosis-patients http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/does-a-successful-lung-transplant-completely-eliminate-lung-problems-for-cystic-fibrosis-patients#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:56:06 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/does-a-successful-lung-transplant-completely-eliminate-lung-problems-for-cystic-fibrosis-patients 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-transplant/does-a-successful-lung-transplant-completely-eliminate-lung-problems-for-cystic-fibrosis-patients/feed 3 Is chemotheraphy effective on curing lung cancer? Does people actually survive with this type of sickness? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/is-chemotheraphy-effective-on-curing-lung-cancer-does-people-actually-survive-with-this-type-of-sickness http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/is-chemotheraphy-effective-on-curing-lung-cancer-does-people-actually-survive-with-this-type-of-sickness#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:55:46 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/is-chemotheraphy-effective-on-curing-lung-cancer-does-people-actually-survive-with-this-type-of-sickness 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/is-chemotheraphy-effective-on-curing-lung-cancer-does-people-actually-survive-with-this-type-of-sickness/feed 2 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.

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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 How much would a chest x-ray cost to diagnose lung cancer? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/how-much-would-a-chest-x-ray-cost-to-diagnose-lung-cancer http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/how-much-would-a-chest-x-ray-cost-to-diagnose-lung-cancer#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:45:49 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/how-much-would-a-chest-x-ray-cost-to-diagnose-lung-cancer 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.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-cancer/how-much-would-a-chest-x-ray-cost-to-diagnose-lung-cancer/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 Why can’t I take a breath before my lung hits something high up on my back and hurts? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-disorders/why-cant-i-take-a-breath-before-my-lung-hits-something-high-up-on-my-back-and-hurts http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-disorders/why-cant-i-take-a-breath-before-my-lung-hits-something-high-up-on-my-back-and-hurts#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:45:32 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-disorders/why-cant-i-take-a-breath-before-my-lung-hits-something-high-up-on-my-back-and-hurts 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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