http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/copd/ Latest NetWellness content for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) en-us Copyright 2007 NetWellness.org Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:12:12 PST http://www.netwellness.org/images/logo/nwlogosmall.gif http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/copd/ <b>Question</b>: The doctor told me that i have emphysema in the beginning stage. I want to know can that be cured - i have also stop smoking about a week ago <p> </p> <p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Michael Ezzie MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77331.htm Michael Ezzie MD Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:02:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77331.htm <b>Question</b>: my dad has end stage emphysema at times he cannot move because he cant breathe, is this a bronchospasm or some kind of spasm that he can do something about at home? He also has to urinate a lot what causes this and what can be done? If his other organs are not affected can he live 5 or more years? H . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mahasti Rittinger RRT, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77128.htm Mahasti Rittinger RRT Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/77128.htm <b>Question</b>: THello, <p>My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Bronchitis type), and was told &quot;her lungs were functioning at 1/3 capability. (I presume this equates to a 33.33% FEV1 rate? She has a consistent cough, coughs up plegm, gets short of breath walking about a half a block, an . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: If&nbsp;your mother-in-law's&nbsp;FEV1 is 33% of predicted, this would put her in Stage III COPD. There are four COPD stages with Stage IV the most advanced. It is difficult to predict her life-expectancy, however, without more information. <br /><br />Although it is not possible to provide specific . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Phillip Diaz MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76993.htm Phillip Diaz MD Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76993.htm <b>Question</b>: emphysema get worst if I live with a smoker? <p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness and for your question. <br /><br />Secondhand smoke is a major irritant to the lungs and airways. It can both cause and worsen respiratory conditions. Everyone should avoid second-hand smoke. Those with COPD are particularly at risk, often developing an increase in . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Michael Ezzie MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76914.htm Michael Ezzie MD Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76914.htm <b>Question</b>: I was diagnosed with emphysema almost 2 yrs ago. I had quit smoking 11 yrs prior to that time and have recently heard that once you quit smoking your chances of developing emphysema from smoking are zero? I was put on oxygen at that time at 2 liters, which has not changed. When I walk my oxygen leve . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Michael Ezzie MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76788.htm Michael Ezzie MD Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:01:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76788.htm <b>Question</b>: <div>my husband has 40% of his lungs doctor said if he gets to 30% he will be in a chair his breathing is worse now he cant breath when he eats walks showers and his oxygen is is between 93 and 86 how long can you live like that he is going down hill fast <p></p> <p></p></div><p><b>Answer</b>: Without knowing much about your husband's age, pulmonary function, other medical conditions and functional status, it would be hard for us to answer your question. However, depending on his diagnosis, the degree and severity of his lung disease, he might be a candidate for <a href="http://www.netwel . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mahasti Rittinger RRT, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76699.htm Mahasti Rittinger RRT Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76699.htm <b>Question</b>: My father has emphysema. He was given 6 months by his doctor and has been sent home with hospice care. His oxygen levels are around 84% with oxygen. How low do his O₂ levels get when death occurs? When his levels are low enough to kill him will he be aware enough to know what is happening . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: There are several issues that can impact your father's disease course.&nbsp; <br />1) His low oxygen levels do not damage the lungs (they are already damaged).&nbsp; The low oxygen damages the heart and the brain as these are the organs that use the most oxygen.&nbsp;&nbsp; When your father's blood . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Gerene Bauldoff RN, PhD, FCCP, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76701.htm Gerene Bauldoff RN, PhD, FCCP Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76701.htm <b>Question</b>: My dad is 67 years old. Some years ago dad had open heart surgery. Three years ago I was told dad had emphysema. In June of this year I was told dad gurgled when he slept at night. This year, Nov 2009, he was diagnosed with Asthma. 1) Is the gurgling from the COPD and if so, at what stage of COPD . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ckkleman%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cms . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Michael Ezzie MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76612.htm Michael Ezzie MD Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76612.htm <b>Question</b>: I would like to know if atmosphere changes, weather highs or lows, have any effect on lung status. There are times I am doing very well, use oxygen at night, when exercising but when resting, do not need. Other times, my body tells me I need oxygen 24/7. Is there a relationship between atmosphere ch . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: Thank you for visiting NetWellness and for your question. It is recognized that changes in barometric pressure and temperature can affect respiratory symptoms for people with COPD and asthma. However, there has been only one study reporting the effects of changes in meteorological conditions on resp . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Michael Ezzie MD, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76505.htm Michael Ezzie MD Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76505.htm <b>Question</b>: I have severe COPD and just also had a stress echo done using dopamine. They were unable to get me to the 80% HR goal because of me feeling bad but did reach 75% of the goal. My question is, during the dopamine test, I was ok when the Heart rate began to climb but towards the end, all of a sudden ex . . .<p><b>Answer</b>: <p>Although your symptoms during the stress test were distressing, we have had patients who have had somewhat similar sensations.</p> <p>The cardiac stress tests are done to assess cardiac function and impairment, and the fact that you are about to have a right heart cath is an indication that ther . . .<p><b>Ask an Expert</b>: Mahasti Rittinger RRT, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76484.htm Mahasti Rittinger RRT Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:12:00 EST http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/76484.htm