Emphysema
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Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for EmphysemaWe all know that emphysema is a breathing condition and that it is caused by emoking and that smoking can make it worse. But what else do you know about emphysema?
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A New Test for Emphysema that Diagnoses it EarlierIn many cases, emphysema is diagnosed after significant lung damage has already occurred. Now scientists have developed a test that makes an emphysema diagnosis early - even before the symptoms appear.
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Asthma and Emphysema ComparedNot being able to catch your breath is a sensation similar to drowning in water. Asthma and emphysema are frightening conditions, which are becoming more common. Are there any solutions?
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Understanding Emphysema and Conditions it Can CauseEmphysema is a serious, albeit treatable, lung disease that can cause other conditions in the body.
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After an Emphysema Diagnosis; What You Need to KnowEmphysema is a chronic lung condition. It is one of three lung aliments often referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's important to understand the causes of emphysema and recognize symptoms so treatment can begin.
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Symptoms and Treatment of EmphysemaEmphysema is a very difficult lung disease to live with. My article talks about symptoms, tests, and treatments.
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Emphysema Cure: A Logical ApproachDoctors say emphysema gets worse by some mysterious mechanism but if we think logically we see that a cure may not be so impossible after all. -
Living with EmphysemaEmphysemia is one of the diseases in the COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) category.
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You Can't Cure Emphysema but You Can Slow Down the ProcessIf you're suffering from emphysema or chronic bronchitis then you are probably suffering from it as a result of a lifetime of smoking cigarettes or either by working around harmful chemicals.
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Alternative Emphysema Treatment Begins WorkingIt was more than two years after my mom's diagnosis with emphysema that I realized even with over $1200 of medications per month she was still getting worse at an alarming rate. -
How Emphysema Can Lead to Brain DeathBrain death is possible if a person with emphysema doesn't receive help soon enough.
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Treating Emphysema and CopdThis article will explain what a person and their loved one goes through living with emphysema and copd.
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Herbal Treatments for EmphysemaCOPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is the combination of emphysema and bronchitis.
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Reduce Lung Damage from Emphysema and Chronic BronchitisThe lung damage due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis can be reduced with some alternative treatments.
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Amy Winehouse Diagnosed with Early Stage EmphysemaAmy Winehouse has been diagnosed with Emphysema. My mother suffered with this disease prior to her death and it can be debilitating if one is either unable to chooses not to take care of themselves. -
Research Shows Improvement for Emphysema PatientsThe University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is reporting that they have been able to very significantly improve lung function, and consequently improve the quality of life for emphysema patients.
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Symptoms and Treatment of EmphysemaEmphysema of the lungs is common disabling lung disease which can cause extreme breathlessness.
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EmphysemaEmphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a chronic condition that affects the lungs. Emphysema sufferers lose elasticity of the air sacks in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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Examining the Different Types of EmphysemaEmphysema is a respiratory disease in a category known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Read on to learn more.
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Emphysema: A Brief OverviewThis article is a brief look at the symptoms, causes and treatment of the disease, from a nurse who has specialised in pulmonary disease for several years, which should be of interest to anyone following celebrity news of late.
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Hello Emphysema!There is today still a discussion as to whether these tiny, elastic, delicate cells, once destroyed, regenerate. The consensus seems to me to be that even if so, that a pack a day smoker for ten years or more can expect very little, if any. -
Six Celebrities that Died from EmphysemaThis terrible lung disease claimed the lives of some of our greatest actors, a beloved sports announcers, and that of perhaps the most beautiful woman in the world.
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COPD, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema: Deadly Lung Diseases that Affect MillionsCOPD affects millions of Americans, and the deadly condition usually is a result of smoking.
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Emphysema - a Granddaughter's StoryI can only hope that I did enough for him over the last several years of his life. I hope that I helped to give him some peace, some comfort, and love. I know it's more than he would have gotten in a nursing home, but was it enough for him? (I hope it was, grandpa).
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The Emphysema GeneAn article about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency,
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World Asthma Day: Free Heal Programs for 3 Major Respiratory AilmentsAmong several other different respiratory ailments Asthma, Bronchitis and Emphysema are most troublesome as they directly affect breathing causing severe discomfort.
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Exercises for Emphysema Sufferers:Sufferers from emphysema and other respiratory problems can benefit from a few simple exercises that require no special equipment. I discovered one of the exercises quite by accident when warming my hands.
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HARRY BROWNMichael Caine is commanding and convincing and watching him in Dirty Harry mode when wheezing from emphysema is quite an experience. You really shouldn't miss a minute.
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Is There a Connection Between Smoking and Migraines?As we all know, smoking causes a myriad of conditions from sinus problems, asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart problems; but many people don't know that their migraine headaches may stem from cigarette smoking.
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Lowering Your Risk for COPDCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It has two major categories, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and in most Western societies.
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3 Reasons Why People SmokeSmoking is responsible for about 90% of lung cancer deaths as well as being the primary factor in many emphysema and heart disease cases. -
COPD: The "I Can Not Breath!" DiseaseIncurable, COPD can be diagnosed as Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, or a combination of the two lung diseases that narrows the airways making breathing extremely difficult.
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Those Nicotine Patches: Do They Work?There are no miracle cures for the smoking habit - and the only natural cures I know of are a heart attack, emphysema or lung cancer. By Herb Austin, M.A., ex-cessation clinic director.
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A Continent HookedEver seen a person die from lung cancer; they say it’s very painful. They also say emphysema isn’t an easy exit either. Cancer of the mouth, lips, face, and throat are not the best ways to leave this world. Smoking KILLS!
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Coronary Artery Calcium and All-Cause MortalityCT test more accurate than a history of emphysema in the prediction of mortality
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Things that Can Be Done to Limit the Inhalation of Second Hand SmokeSmoking around people with emphysema can be deadly for them or cause an emphysema attack.
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COPD - Symptoms, Causes and TreatmentsOften mistaken as bronchitis or emphysema, COPD is actually a combination of both illnesses and is characterized by these symptoms.
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The Causes of Chronic BronchitisChronic Bronchitis, along with other conditions such as emphysema, is also known under the general term of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What are the causes and how can it be prevented? -
The Real Smoker Hang-upThere are no miracle cures for the smoking habit...and the only natural cures are stroke, heart attack, emphysema or lung cancer.
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A Tribute to Albertina WalkerWalker had been battling emphysema and passed on Friday morning while she was in a Chicago hospital, she had been there since August. She was 81 years old. The Queen of Gospel is gone but she will live on through her music and contributions she has made.
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