No…you are right….COpD includes emphysema..as well as a few more Lung ailments….
I was told a couple days ago that I have emphysematous changes in the apex of both lungs.. they noted that they are mild. On my pulmonary function test (before I knew the results of the ct scan) it showed moderate obstruction and decreased diffusion capacity.. I have not seen a pulmonologist yet. I am very scared. . I am only 31 years old.. I am curious if this means that I DEFINITELY have mild emphysema ? And when someone has mild emphysema are they diagnosed as mild COPD or moderate COPD or… read more
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Emphysematous changes or Emphysema
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
National JewishBlank Oct 26, 2006
There is no medical difference between… read more
Severe emphysema
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Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD (chronic bronchitis), but after over 4 years of treatment, I was told it wasn't COPD and it was chronic asthma and another underlying lung desease, but can not tel me what it is! I have had bronchitis 3 times and struggle to breath most days, with very little help or reasoning. Has anyone else had this occurs? And if so, what has been the outcome? I am thinking it is still COPD just because nothing else seems to fit. Thank you.
I was told I have Mac Diease
Hi Lee77
I don't know that the line from Alpha-1 to COPD is as strait as often described. While my Google does say that Alpha-1 can predispose one to Emphysema, so can other physical and… read more
I have emphysema
I only use it when I have infections and flare ups, which seems to be a lot lately.
Hi Danna
Thank you for your Hug , I hope your keeping well and safe
Enjoy your day
Take care
Eric xx
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Jean, ty I will try your suggestions!