Question 1

what is emphysema ?

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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...
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Question 2

what is emphysema vs copd? is emphysema the same as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Yes, : Yes, you can think of emphysema as essentially the same as copd.

Technically, emphysema refers to the anatomical destruction of lung tissue, i.e. A term used when referring to abnormal appearing lungs on either chest x-ray, ct scan or lung biopsy. COPD on the other hand is a general term describing patients who are either known to have emphysema or have a chronic cough (e.g. Smoker's cough) typically in association with pulmonary function tests that show abnormal airflow into and out of the lungs.

They are both treated and managed in the same way as each other.

Question 3

what is lupus emphysema? and can lupus  have systums that look like emphysema

Accepted Answer

May be confusion?: Lupus can affect the respiratory system in a variety of ways, but I am not clear what is meant by this phrase "lupus emphysema" and suspect that there may be a misunderstanding here. Lupus can be associated with inflammatory reactions of the lung tissue or lining of the lung, lung scarring ("fibrosis"), or diaphragm. A consultation with a pulmonologist (lung specialist) may be needed to clarify.

Question 4

what is subcutaneous emphysema?

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Air under the skin: Subcutaneous emphysema is a medical term used to indicate a condition where pockets of air have collected underneath the skin.  This most often happens after chest surgery and frequently indicates that there has been an air leak from the lung or airways.  It will dissipate or go away when the air leak has healed or is better controlled.  This condition is temporary and not lifethreatening.

Question 5

what is done for  emphysema?

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Smoking Cessation: The most important thing is to stop the cause, which in the vast majority of cases is smoking-related.  Thereafter, treatment focuses on keeping the airways open with medications.  There is less room in the lungs (even though they're bigger) for gas exchange, so many of these patients require supplemental oxygen.

Question 6

what is end stage emphysema?

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Chronic Lung Disease: Emphysema is a form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). There are different classifications of COPD. End stage could refer to you needing to use daily medications in order to relieve symptoms of shortness of breath. This could also mean needing to use oxygen. If a physician has mentioned "end stage" it is worth visiting with a lung specialist called a Pulmonologist.

Question 7

what exactly is bullous emphysema?

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Holes, large: Bullae is a medical term referring to a bubble like structure; bullish emphysema is advanced disease with large air sacs in the lung where normal lung tissue has been destroyed.

Question 8

what is considered mild emphysema i had a ct and that's what it said i got test result back late in the day..so waiting on my doctor to call me on monday..really worried..i stopped smoking when i saw results..a little late.?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely this represents the effects of smoking on the lung. Pulmonary function testing may be helpful in determining the next step in your management.
The finding of mild and cessation of smoking lessen the likelihood of worsening.
Watch for cough, wheezing and shortness of breath.

Question 9

what sort of disorder is emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Destruction of lung: Emphysema is destruction of lung tissue, most often from smoking. I some people, it is due to a genetic deficiency of a particular blocking enzyme. It causes difficulty breathing, especially in its advanced stages. But, many people with emphysema live full and active lives, especially with proper treatment.

Question 10

what is the cause of emphysema in men?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smoking, smoking and smoking. Then there are genetic causes like alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and rarely occupational exposures. In some parts of the world open pit charcoal burning can cause emphysema.

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