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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Lung Disease Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Symptoms

Symptoms


The hallmark symptom of chronic obstructive lung disease is progressive shortness of breath, frequently accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough, with episodes of wheezing. Symptoms may vary, however, or others may be present depending on which disease predominates.

Symptoms of Emphysema

Typically, first symptoms of emphysema occur in heavy smokers in their mid-50s. Emphysema patients have typically lost between 50 - 70% of their lung tissue by the time symptoms begin to appear:

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Expert & Community Posts

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Is your doctor meeting your COPD needs?
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...and understanding. Although I didn't have chronic lung disease I was experiencing some of what... Read more »

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COPD and asthma: What's the difference?
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...is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it is... Read more »

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Pulmonary Hypertension - What You Need to Know
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...dermatomyositis, sarcoidosis, as well as other long-standing lung diseases. According to... Read more »

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Now What? 6 Steps to Breathing Better with COPD
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...of pulmonary rehabilitation for the treatment of lung disease? Does he or she realize that there... Read more »

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New Research: 10 More Reasons to Stop Smoking
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...lung health and our understanding of the biology of lung disease. Over 17,000 people from all... Read more »

Health Guide

Lung disease
Signs and tests Read more »
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD; Chronic obstructive airway disease; Chronic obstructive lung disease Symptoms Shortness of breath (dyspnea) persisting for months to years ... Read more »
Rheumatoid lung disease
Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. The condition can include fluid in the chest (pleural effusions), scarring (pulmonary... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Introduction
Chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by a limitation of the airflow in the lung, which develops over time... Read more »
Pneumonia: Risk Factors
...particularly dangerous in people who are already ill.Medical Conditions that Pose Risks for PneumoniaChronic Lung Disease. Chronic obstructive lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and... Read more »

Medications

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...asthma worse. Most people with asthma or ongoing lung disease should receive a flu shot... Read more »

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...asthma worse. Most people with asthma or ongoing lung disease should receive a flu shot... Read more »

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...Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. How To Use... Read more »

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...wheezing and trouble breathing caused by ongoing lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema, chronic... Read more »

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...asthma worse. Most people with asthma or ongoing lung disease should receive a flu shot... Read more »

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