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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Can Emphysema Cause Cor Pulmonale

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Complications

Complications


In 2002, chronic obstructive lung disease was responsible for 120,000 deaths. COLD costs in the U.S. in 2004 reached $37.2 billion. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., and its death rates are increasing. Some evidence suggests that these death rates may be higher than current estimates, because COLD patients are at greater risk for life-threatening conditions, notably heart attack and pulmonary embolism.

Chronic obstructive lung disease is progressive; however, when ...

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Health Guide

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Symptoms
...Symptoms may vary, however, or others may be present depending on which disease predominates.Symptoms of EmphysemaTypically, first symptoms of emphysema occur in heavy smokers in their mid-50s.... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Causes
...the lung, increasing the risk both for COLD and lung cancer. Different effects of smoking can lead to emphysema or chronic bronchitis, but smokers generally have signs of both conditions. The... Read more »
Emphysema
...infections occur. Influenza (flu) vaccines and Pneumovax (pneumonia vaccine) are recommended for people with emphysema. Low-flow oxygen can be used during exertion, continuously, or at night.... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Surgical Procedures
Surgical ProceduresSurgical procedures for emphysema are still investigative. They are all very expensive and often not covered by insurance. The great majority of patients cannot be helped by... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Introduction
...alveoli are small sacs where oxygen is exchanged in the lungs.The two major diseases in this category are emphysema and chronic bronchitis, both covered in this report. Asthmatic bronchitis, the... Read more »

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