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No…you are right….COpD includes emphysema..as well as a few more Lung ailments….
Can someone explain if they are the same thing
Yes COPD is the umbrella term for lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma.
1. Is lung function the same as spirometry lung %
2. Does the stage correlate to Bronchitis or Emphysema
3. As spirometry has been withdrawn in our area for monitoring purposes, also in some areas isn’t available at all, how do we know
4. Do we gauge our health and wellness on
A) health
B) wellness
C) ability.
5. How many have access to respiratory nurses?
6. Does your (annual) COPD review have more than a question and answer session.
I have mild COPD apparently with a lung capacity of 33%… read more
Neither do I , I know in the UK we don’t use the term staged
Take care
Eric x
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
Here is what an actual Medical Professional answered this inquiry
Emphysematous changes or Emphysema
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
National JewishBlank Oct 26, 2006
There is no medical difference between… read more
What is the worse and what is least worse
You can't feel someone else's tooth ache. So I would say with some conviction that the worse type of COPD is the one you are suffering from.
So @A MyCOPDTeam Member what have you found out from your knew doctor? I am very curious about this.
I am 92 yrs. I use Dulera with air chamber & Albuterol rescue inhaler .
COPD is an umbrella term that covers chronic bronchitis, emphysema and sometimes asthma.
Coughing and mucus are probably the main contributors to breathing discomfort with our condition. IT took me a while to get to a point where the mucus was reduced enough to keep coughing to a minimum… read more
What is the Difference between Emphysema and Bronchitis ?
I cough and bring up Mucus during the day. My doctor , after several experiments with different products and we have some to the conclusion that " Anoro" works well for me. It does during the day but when evening comes. I , every so often, have Coughing fits. What am I missing here? Have I been misdiagnosed or is there something else going on. If so, what?
@A MyCOPDTeam Member A Pulmonologist might be able to give you a better answer. but a PCP is a good start.
I am hearing all these pills can take for COPD. That also will work with my two inhalers. Just not sure which ones should discuss with my doctor when I see her March 17th.
CarolynMcMullenLawson do you take this pill every day?
