Question 1

can you have emphysema without a cough/and phlegm?.

Accepted Answer

Lungs: Good question. You can. Sometimes the only symptom is a cough or shortness of breath. See a pulmonologist for a check up and breathing tests

Question 2

quit smoking 12/9/12, 23 pack years.occasionally still bring up brown speckled phlegm.most times it is clear. chest xray normal.mild emphysema.normal?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It is surprising that you have emphysema with your limited smoking history. You might have a genetic predisposition to have lung problems, or you might actually have asthma.

Question 3

what r possible reasons orange phlegm rising from my throat not via cough.. given my pd rx isn't source, nor is orange food/drink. do have emphysema?

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Otolaryngologist: This substance may be a mixture of mucus, saliva with traces of blood and may be coming from the back of the nose, paranasal sinuses, mouth or throat since you're not coughing it up. It is not a symptom of emphysema and most likely is not coming from the bronchial tubes or lungs which would usually have an accompanying cough. I recommend that you have an exam by an otolaryngologist.

Question 4

asthma and emphysema sufferer: what can i do to treat these conditions at home?

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Asthma: You ought to have medical help, it is hard to treat asthma with home remedies.

Question 5

what holiday location can you recommend to help sufferers of copd and emphysema?

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Where u love to be: Any location that speaks to them. For those on oxygen, caution with air travel and high altitudes. Lodging should have easy access, no long stairs to climb, avoid long hikes, consider availability of medical facilities, including pharmacies, bring enough medications. Do not forget about seasonal allergies if they are a problem.

Question 6

asthma and emphysema sufferers: what tips do you have for us?

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Flu shot: Get a flu shot and if over 50 get a pneumonia shot, and use your inhalers regularly to avoid exacerbations. Prevention is the key.

Question 7

could tea have any beneficial effects on copd emphysema chronic bronchitis sufferers?

Accepted Answer

Very little.: If the tea has caffeine then this is a very minimal bronchodilator response.  Best thing is good nutritional status and physical activity. Follow up with md and use inhalers. Also most important stay off cigs.

Question 8

what is emphysema ?

Accepted Answer

COPD: It is a chronic-obstructive-pulmonary disease (COPD) defined pathologically as: abnormal and permanent enlargement of air spaces in your lungs (not the airways), and destructions of structures called a aveolar walls without fibrosis (scarring).
There is much information about this diease and so if you are curious, go to national lung, heart, blood institute (nhlbi.Nih.Gov) to learn...
Good luck.

Question 9

is emphysema inherited?

Accepted Answer

Could be rarely: Most commonly it is from smoking. But some people have Alpha 1 antitruson deficiency they can get  emphysema  still smoking plays a major role.

Question 10

can emphysema be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Emphysema is, by definition, a disease characterized by irreversible damage to the lungs.  However, there are all degrees of emphysema and the goal of therapy is to ameliorate symptoms, treat complications,  and prevent or slow progression.

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What r possible reasons orange phlegm rising from my throat not via cough.. given my pd rx isn't source, nor is orange food/drink. do have emphysema?

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What holiday location can you recommend to help sufferers of copd and emphysema?

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