Question 1

i read that african greys and cockatoos can cause copd or asthma is this true, sounds a bit silly, what would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

More accurate: Is the answer that birds may cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Fortunately, they do not cause asthma (cause still unknown) or COPD (=fancy word for smoker's lung). Should you avoid these animals? Not more than cats or pigeons.

You may want to discuss the need for lung function testing with your doc.

Question 2

does copd cause clubbing?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : Clubbing is associated to many conditions and not only to copd. Chronic hypoxemia, hyerostosis caused by hyperparathyroidism, cardiac congenital disorders and other conditions may cause it.

Question 3

could steam help copd symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will loosen the secretions that are impacted on the bronchial walls. For better result use mucolytics & adequate hidration. Another option is to nebulize saline (0.9%) or even 6% saline that serves to expectorate.

Question 4

how to know if i'm at risk of copd?

Accepted Answer

COPD...: The biggest risk factor for chronic obstructed pulmonary disease is a history of smoking. If you have never smoked, there is a genetic form of COPD called alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. This is less common and is a consideration when COPD is diagnosed in a younger person or someone with no smoking history or if there is a family history of this disease.

Question 5

could my copd improve with exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many studies claim that exercise helps people with copd. There is a special type of rehab known as pulmonary rehab that is very helpful. I try to convince all my patients to participate in it. If possible, discuss this with your doctor on your next visit.

Question 6

can you explain to me a bit about copd?

Accepted Answer

COPD...: COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is usually the result of smoking. It is diagnosed by finding irreversible airway obstruction on pulmonary function testing. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are types of copd. There are available treatments but there is no cure. Smoking cessation is necessary to slow disease progression by decreasing airway inflammation. See your doctor for diagnosis.

Question 7

what should i expect in late stage copd?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty Breathing: Late stage COPD can have many manifestations: severe shortness of breath, low oxygen requiring supplemental oxygen, possibly rise in carbon dioxide levels. Sometimes, people with late stage COPD are short of breath even at rest. 

It can be difficult...And the most important thing is comfort care as much as possible.

Question 8

is it possible to get copd if you're not a smoker?

Accepted Answer

COPD: Yes. COPD can result from second hand smoke exposure in nonsmokers, occupational exposures, and genetic abnormalities as well.

Question 9

please describe the meaning of copd in medical term?

Accepted Answer

Can't breathe out...: Copd, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a disorder where the lungs cannot breathe all of the air out. They can inflate easily, but they can't deflate as easily. 

Thus, over time, air gets trapped in the lungs causing symptoms, most prominently shortness of breath. This can be due to chronic inflammation (bronchitis) or emphysema (destruction of lung tissue). Mostly caused by smoking.

Question 10

my boyfriend has copd at age 20, what can we expect?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: COPD normally occurs in older patients but i diagnosed a patient in his twenties with copd.  Turns out he had alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic disorder. Suggest that your boyfriend get screened for this as early treatment may prevent further lung damage. COPD in general can be treated with medications to relieve symptoms & slow down the progression of this disease.

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I read that african greys and cockatoos can cause copd or asthma is this true, sounds a bit silly, what would you recommend?

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Does copd cause clubbing?

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Could steam help copd symptoms?

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How to know if i'm at risk of copd?

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Could my copd improve with exercise?

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Can you explain to me a bit about copd?

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What should i expect in late stage copd?

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Is it possible to get copd if you're not a smoker?

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Please describe the meaning of copd in medical term?

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My boyfriend has copd at age 20, what can we expect?

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