Question 1

what does pulmonary disease pattern mean in a heart ecg?

Accepted Answer

EKG : Since the heart is connected to the lungs certain changes in the lungs can cause adaptations in the heart and the EKG. For example, lung clots, COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension. An EKG is an electrical shadow, so like any shadow, you need to look at the object making the shadow, e.g. the heart itself (not just the EKG)  to understand it well. So to address your concern you need a physical

Question 2

had an ekg done and results were : sinus tachycardia- biatrial enlargement- rightward axis- pulmonary disease pattern- nonspecific st abnormality. what does that mean?? im a 22 year old female, have a stress test scheduled for next month also?

Accepted Answer

: If it is an electronic report, it is always best to have a cardiologist take a look and they are more likely to give you the right information in context of a comprehensive evaluation.

Question 3

what sort of disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (c.o.p.d.)?

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Lung Diseas: COPD is a general term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis which result in chronic airway obstruction usually due to smoking. Diagnosis is made by doctor evaluation and pulmonary function tests. Smoking cessation to prevent further lung damage is important. There are treatments available, .

Question 4

could you explain what is interracial pulmonary disease?

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ILD: I believe you mean interstitial lung disease.  This means that there is some sort of inflammatory process occurring within the tissue if the lung.

Question 5

i have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, what to do?

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COPD: First need to confirm diagnosis to exclude asthma. At your age seems more likely. Need to exclude Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency that could cause emphysema at a young age. This has specific treatment. In regards on what to do, STOP SMOKING if a smoker. Need to determine severity with pulmonary function tests and depending on severity, and symptoms, various treatment options are available.

Question 6

whats another name for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Bronchitis/Emphysema: "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" is a broad term for the conditions of "chronic bronchitis, " which is coughing up phlegm every day, or "emphysema, " or destruction of lung tissue. Both are most often associated with cigarette smoking. The cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and other symptoms. Mainly, this is because patients with COPD can't blow all the air out.

Question 7

is it possible to cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Accepted Answer

No: The only "cure" for COPD today is transplantation of the bad lungs with new lungs.  No medication to date has been able to cure the disease.

Question 8

what exactly does chronic pulmonary disease or disorder mean?

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Time: Chronic means whatever condition you have has been going in for more than 3 months.

Question 9

do all smokers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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COPD: Most patients who develop COPD are or were smokers. There is some data that states that nonsmokers who have second hand smoker exposure can develop COPD as well. Not all smokers develop copd. The longer you smoke, the more likely you are to develop it.

Question 10

what are the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Shortness of Breath: The short answer is shortness of breath and decreased exercise capacity - some will also develop trouble clearing secretions and chronic/repeat infections sometimes requiring hospitalizations.  If COPD progresses patients can become cachetic/lose weight, suffer side effects from medications, become barrel chested or have fatigue from low oxygenation, require intubations/vent  and ultimately die.

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Had an ekg done and results were : sinus tachycardia- biatrial enlargement- rightward axis- pulmonary disease pattern- nonspecific st abnormality. what does that mean?? im a 22 year old female, have a stress test scheduled for next month also?

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What sort of disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (c.o.p.d.)?

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