Question 1

is hyperbaric oxygen therapy dangerous to those with copd?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Since you are under increased atmoshpheric pressure in a hyperbaric chamber, there is increased pressure in the lungs. If one has COPD with blebs, (fragile air-filled sacks of air) the pressure could cause the lung to leak into the chest cavity and to collapse.

Question 2

what is copd?

Accepted Answer

COPD def: COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Question 3

what causes copd?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: The vast majority of cases of COPD are caused by smoking. In some cases, long standing asthma an turn into copd.

Question 4

how is copd treated?

Accepted Answer

Inhalers: First, smokers should quit smoking. A number of inhalers are used. There are controlling medications to be taken daily and rescue inhalers to be taken only when needed. For more details, check with your doctor.

Question 5

what is the latest @ resloving or treating copd  ali?

Accepted Answer

Treatments...: Copd, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is not curable but it is treatable. Smoking cessation is vital to decrease airway inflammation and slow disease progression. Other treatments include bronchodilator and steroid inhalers as well as oxygen therapy, if the systemic oxygen level is low enough to warrant it.

Question 6

is copd fatal?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not fatal. It is a chronic condition which can be treated and treatment can slow down the progression. Smoking cessation is the first requirement if patient is a smoker.

Question 7

is pleurisy a copd?

Accepted Answer

: No, different entities, pleurisy designates inflammation of the pleura sometimes used to designate pleural effusion or fluid build up, COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Question 8

can you died from copd?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is true that you can die of copd.  The leading cause of death however across all stages of the disease is coronary artery disease (ie heart attack).  Most patients that die of COPD die of a complication such ad penumonia or pulmonary embolism.

Question 9

is copd life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Imagine drowning slowly over 20 years.  That's what COPD is like.  If you have copd, and continue to smoke heavily, you very slowly deprive your body of the ability to oxygenate your body and mind.  Eventually you might need supplemental oxygen just to get from your bed to your kitchen.  And having COPD makes you more susceptible to life threatening infections like pneumonia.

Question 10

can coronavirus cause copd?

Accepted Answer

Acute: Covid 19 can cause an acute inflammatory response in lungs that affects lung function and oxygenation and that may resolve quickly or take weeks or months to resolv. The jury is still out on long term affects that could mimic COPD or gradually turn into it. Work with pulmonary expert if you are concerned as they can help optimize respiratory issues.

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