Question 1

coughing extremely hard. could this be lung damage?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: If this cough has been present for at least 3 weeks, it is considered a chronic cough. Etiologies of chronic cough include bronchospasm from any etiology, including chronic bronchitis, a form of COPD usually caused by smoking (and there is lung damage present.). Other causes include gerd, post-nasal drip. If you have chronic cough, see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: lung damage?

Accepted Answer

Lung damage: Disease or injury which negatively impacts the lungs which are part of the respiratory system.

Question 3

what helps gastropareses when it has already caused lung damage?

Accepted Answer

There r options !!!!: there are medications which can help with improving the gastric motility, if that fails Gastric pacemaker is another option which does not work in everyone, in some cases a bypass between stomach and intestines may be helpful if medical management has failed.This issue needs assessment by a team of physicians including gastroenterologist and a surgeon with experience in this field.

Question 4

does short term exposure to fire smoke cause permanent lung damage?

Accepted Answer

: Lung damage from smoke inhalation causes an immune response that slowly over time removes particulates from the lungs and damaged cells. If the damage is extensive (people admitted to the hospital and sometimes needing a ventilator after smoke inhalation) the damage may become permanent scarring in the lungs. Talk to your Dr about your specific case and get examined.

Question 5

does the coronavirus give you lung damage?

Accepted Answer

It can cause damage: Severe coronavirus infection can damage alveoli and capillaries of lungs that can progress to ARDS adult respiratory distress syndrome that has been found in most patients dying of pulmonary problems from Covid-19. Must take threat seriously especially if you have underlying lung disease

Question 6

what causes lung damage, apart from smoking or hereditary conditions?

Accepted Answer

Fumes,asthma, cancer: Chronic inhalation of chemical fumes & vapors
untreated asthma
infections eg tuberculosis, pneumonia
blood clots
cancer primary or secondary.

Question 7

what's the best way to recover from lung damage from lifelong smoking?

Accepted Answer

Don't smoke.: Stop smoking reduces the risk of lung cancer and developing emphysema.

Question 8

what can ozone exposure from air purifiers do to you besides lung damage?

Accepted Answer

Lung is all I know: Ozone is a pulmonary irritant.

Question 9

please answer! what damages can weed smoking cause you other than lung damage.?

Accepted Answer

Many: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times ; slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate, develop respiratory irritation or may feel hungry.

Question 10

can lpr reflux cause lung damage ?

Accepted Answer

Only if: Although it may cause a cough and worsen the symptoms (not lung function) of asthma, lung damages occurs only when aspiration into the lungs occurs.

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