Question 1

can interveinous drug use of meth cause lung problems?

Accepted Answer

I.v. meth: Not just affect lung vessels causing hypertension, but also blood, liver and other organs.

Question 2

cause of problem of left upper lobe of the lungs?

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Unclear: Unclear exactly what is question and what specific problem in your left upper lobe?  Please provide more information so we can try to assist.

Question 3

can lung problems cause fatigue?

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Depends on type: There are many types of lung problems. Normal, healthy people do not have constant tiredness or fatigue without a good reason. One's primary care doctor can follow along and look for reasons for fatigue, such as anemia, infection, mental illness, auto-immune disease, thyroid problems, cancer, insomnia, etc...  Various tests may be needed, depending on one's whole story, and sequence of symptoms.

Question 4

can benign lung nodules cause problems in the lung?

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No: Benign lung nodules are present on ct scan in a large minority of the population, perhaps even more than 50% in some areas, and depending upon how you define "nodules".  They do not impair your lung function.

Question 5

can injecting meth cause lung problems?

Accepted Answer

I.v. meth: Not just affect lung vessels causing hypertension, but also blood, liver and other organs.

Question 6

does taking pantoprazole for a long time cause lungs problems?

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No but: There is a study showing that among the elderly, chronic use of this type of drug increased the risk for pneumonia. However, the risk/ benefit favors using it if you have bothersome symptoms without it.  
You may need some magnesium supplement since this type of drug reduces its absorption.  Considering  calcium/magnesium/ and vit d3 t on a daily basis since you are at risk for osteoporosis.

Question 7

can lung problems cause you to have whole body severe edema? if so what kind of lung problems. thank you

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Edema: Edema is more likely from problems with your heart.   I'm wondering why you are asking this.

Question 8

does laying on your stomach cause back problems or any other problem? is it bad for your stomach or lungs to lay on your stomach? how should i lay?

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Any way: I am not aware of any medical studies showing that laying in certain positions will cause damage to your internal organs or your back.  For some, laying on the stomach can cause back discomfort/pain (but not actual damage).  As long as you are comfortable with the position in which you are laying, i wouldn't worry about it.

Question 9

can a hernia of the diaphragm cause lung problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If big enough can cause restriction on the respective lung.

Question 10

can injecting crystal meth cause lung problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Medicines injected into a vein are essentially filtered by the very small capillaries of the lungs.  Any impurity or toxic substance is concentrated and accumulated  there.  This can lead to a variety of issues in the lungs - infection - inflammation and scarring - pulmonary hypertension - airway constriction- some of which is not be reversible. Injecting anything is a very bad idea.

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