Emphysema Community
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. Discuss topics including causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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By clark_phillips Mar 05, 2013
Hi! I was very abusive to my health until I had a very bad panic attack - fearing that I might stop breathing or my h...
In Aug - 2011, I had a Left Hilar Lymphadenopathy shown in X-ray and CT. I coughed up blood on few occasions in the m...
By heykevin Dec 08, 2012
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breath...
indovikNov 11, 2012
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My mum was recently diagnosed with Emphysema what are the end stages??
loomis88Sep 07, 2012
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Another Respiratory TherapistJul 12, 2000
stephanieMay 18, 2000
Respiratory Therapist to KathyApr 30, 2000
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allmymarblesJul 13, 2012
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SchnapsiJun 26, 2012
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I am a 48 year old male, 149 lbs, 19.5 BMI, and very active. I have never smoked cigarettes, although I did smoke mar...
allmymarblesJun 25, 2012
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I am confused with diagnose given me re above. I do not now, and never have had a cough. I have no
restriction in ...
I understand emphysema and the causes,but my question is this,I no longer smoke,but I fond about other illness connec...
caregiver222May 21, 2012
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A friend suffers from emphysema and was put on oxygen yesterday. He apparently needs it 24/7. He called this mornin...
Marsha15Mar 24, 2012
allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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Good evening.
I'm currently care-taking for my 84-year-old father who was diagnosed with end-stage emphysema/COPD ...
allmymarblesMar 02, 2012
allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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coughing phlegm from lungs for the past six months, have taken antibiotics with no results, did take predrisone toge...
allmymarblesFeb 20, 2012
allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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Hello, I know there is no real absolute way to define anyone's end of life. I just need to know if anyone can give me...
allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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I had been struggling with chest pains and shortness of breath and I was thinking I was having heart problems. This h...
allmymarblesFeb 19, 2012
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I have been diagnosed with emphyzema and the hospital and doctors here in Corry PA have refused to give me any medica...
I was recently diagnosed with emphysema. My mother thinks I will get better over time? I believe emphysema is a ter...
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