Question 1

can a cardiac mri also diagnose the cause of hyperinflated lungs like emphysema?

Accepted Answer

: Please see your Family Physician about your concern of hyperinflated lungs like Emphysema
 At your age- 31, it is likely that you do not have Emphysema.
Cardiac MRI is not helpful for diagnosis of Emphysema.
Discuss with your physician all necessary tests for your medical condition and follow through with Treatment..

Question 2

chronic bronchitis emphysema and lung cancer can be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Smoking..,: The most common cause for both diseases is cigarette smoking. By either avoiding smoking or quitting if you do smoke, you reduce your chances of getting these diseases. See your doctor if you need help to quit.

Question 3

are electronic cigarettes safe for people with emphysema? i have heard that the vapor that is inhaled can cause fungal infections in the lungs.

Accepted Answer

Not safe: E cigarettes will still act as irritants to your airways.

Question 4

i have been diagnosed with emphysema one month ago. ( my urticaria and asthma actually caused emphysema according to the doctor) and emphysema patient has higher risk of getting lung cancer. should i do cancer test every year?

Accepted Answer

: I can see the urticaria and asthma as symptoms of the same underlying "allergic" genetic pattern. I wouldn't describe them as causing the other, just being part of the same collection of disorders. I don't see any evidence that they cause cancer. I would wonder if you had a gene defect leading to alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency if you have emphysema at your age.

Question 5

my mother recently found it she has emphysema, and she has been smoking cigarettes for 40 years. she is trying to quit smoking, so she is now smoking e-cigarettes. are these any safer than a regular cigarette? can they cause fungal infections in the lungs

Accepted Answer

E cigarettes: E cigarettes are not really more safe than regular cigarettes, they just don't have all the same particulates in their smoke.

Question 6

angioendema?can it be caused by ace inhibitors.can a ace test level be decreased in other conditions.emphysema, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis.copd ?

Accepted Answer

ACE Inhibitors: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors are the leading cause of drug-induced angioedema in the U.S.  Because they are widely prescribed.  Most common is swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, although episodic abdominal pain due to intestinal angioedema may occur. Urticaria and itching are notably absent. The rest of the question is too complex to address here.  Thanks.

Question 7

what could cause emphysema -like changes on chest xray that isn't emphysema? 58 yr old never smoked

Accepted Answer

Emphysema: Is difficult to diagnose on chest xray unless it is advanced. Sometimes emphysema can be suggested with lung hyperinflation. This finding however is nonspecific and can occur with just taking a really deep breath. Consider seeing a pulmonologist if you are concerned.

Question 8

what could be causes of stabbing chest pain with deep breaths?  patient is 86, with mds, emphysema, & osteoporosis.  started after vertebrate surgery.

Accepted Answer

Chest pains: Stabbing or shooting chest pains with deep breaths are often caused by pinched intercostal nerves which run between 2 ribs. They can also occur with rib fractures or bruises, pleurisy, pulmonary blood clots or pneumonia. A spot xray or bone scan would spot a rib fracture which could occur in this patient with osteoporosis and COPD.

Question 9

can emphysema cause palpations or chest spasms?  my oxygen levels are consistently high and oxygen or steroids don't help my breathing problems. i feel every breath?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, any chronic lung condition can strain the heart in the long run and irregular heart beats become common. Talk to your doc about your symptoms and observations with regard to treatments tried.

Question 10

is it possible to have bullae in the lungs without emphysema?

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Yes: The most common cause of lung bulla is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but some other conditions associated with lung bullae are alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Marfan syndrome, Ehler-Danlos syndrome, cocaine smoking, sarcoidosis, HIV infection, and intravenous drug abuse.Regardless lung bullae are abnormal.

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Angioendema?can it be caused by ace inhibitors.can a ace test level be decreased in other conditions.emphysema, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis.copd ?

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What could cause emphysema -like changes on chest xray that isn't emphysema? 58 yr old never smoked

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What could be causes of stabbing chest pain with deep breaths? patient is 86, with mds, emphysema, & osteoporosis. started after vertebrate surgery.

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