how do doctors determine if someone's ventilation is normal?

Question

4 months ago can't take in deep breath. Took breathing test, doc says results better than normal. I'm 30, exsmoker no cancer. Can gastric gas cause it?

Answer 1

Ventilation.: I presume you're talking about breathing and lung volume. Then it is PFT --- Pulmonary function test.

Answer 2

Ventilation is...: the removal of CO2. If your CO2 level is high on an ABG, then you are not ventilating appropriately. Pulmonary Function tests can be used to help figure out the cause.

Answer 3

Mech. Ventilation: When you require mechanical ventilation to assist with breathing for a prolonged periods of time, there are clearly compromises in your pulmonary function. Some say that these compromises are irreversible based on past medical history. After prolonged ventilation, it is recommended to increased ability to exercise (rehab) as soon as possible. Unfortunately, some patients don't return to baseline.

Answer 4

Damage: To the trachea can also occur from the cuff of the breathing tube. It is for this reason that tracheostomy is advised if separation from a ventilator is not accomplished in about 1 week. This allows pulmonary exercise and easier separation from mechanical support. The tracheostomy can always be reversed when no longer needed.

Answer 5

Yes: Volatile fumes from gasoline, glue, paint, etc..., are bad because they diffuse throughout the body after inhalation. The fumes one smells at a gas station are diluted by the air, so don't cause illness. If one purposely sniffs gasoline or glue, or accidentally gets too much fumes while painting inside a closet, he can get damage to the lungs, brain, etc..., especially with repeated exposures.

Answer 6

Sometimes: With most chemical fumes/smoke the amount of harm depends on the length of exposure, how much and whether or not you were in a well ventilated space (or wearing protective equipment. Ask your question again with a bit more details about your exposure.

Answer 7

Fumes are unhealthy: Volatile fumes from gasoline, glue, paint, etc..., are bad because they diffuse throughout the body after inhalation. The fumes one smells at a gas station are diluted by the air, so don't cause illness. If one purposely sniffs gasoline or glue, or accidentally gets too much fumes while painting inside a closet, he can get damage to the lungs, brain, etc..., especially with repeated exposures.

Answer 8

Yes: Yes. I have seen a patient who had gasoline spilled on her. She has breathing issues for months.

Answer 9

Varied: Certainly the noxious odor is the first; prolonged exposure can lead to a feeling of breathlessness, and even to passing out from it. My advice would be to ensure adequate ventillation if you have to be around them; or simply be as far away from them as possible.

Answer 10

Diesel fumes: Short term effects are irritation of eyes and respiratory tract. Long term effects may be cancer,kidney disorders and heart issues.

Answer 11

Not a good idea: Spray painting should be done in an area with adequate vwntilation so you don't have to be exposed to a lot of fumes.

Answer 12

Fumes: I would suggest you wear a mask as constant breathing in noxious fumes is unhealthy and could cause you permenant lung damage. Good Luck

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