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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
Yes I'm dealt with loss of bladder control now since I got sick in early January and wondering if this is going to be permanent, hope not love to hear from others dealing with the same and their… 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!
Your question has more than one answer because there are different kinds of COUGH.
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I am glad for a long time I didn't see a lung doctor. this week is bad again all the smoke from the CA fires from CA last week was AZ and I think upper CA or OR. I guess its been hard on all of us… read more
Phil need funds, help us find funds we need sponsors so we can stop Emphysema