emphysema

Question 1

symptoms

Answer 1

you can have emphysema for many years without noticing any signs or symptoms. the main symptoms of emphysema is:

• shortness of breath
• not being mentally alert
• lips or fingers turn blue or grey with exertion

Question 2

causes

Answer 2

the main cause is long term exposure to airborne irritants including:

• tobacco smoke
• marijuana smoke
• air pollution
• chemical fumes and dust

Question 3

treatments

Answer 3

cant be cured but treatments can help to relieve symptoms and slow progression of the disease
-medication
bronchodilators
inhaled steroids
antibiotics
-therapy
nutrition therapy
supplemental oxygen
pulmonary rehabilitation
-surgery
lung transplant
lung volume reduction surgery

Question 4

prevention

Answer 4

factors that increase your risk include:

• smoking
• age
• exposure to second-hand smoke
• exposure to indoor and outdoor pollution
• occupational exposure to fumes or dust

Question 5

diagnostic techniques

Answer 5

physical exams and variety of tests

• imagining tests-chest x-ray
• lab tests-bloods takes from artery in wrist
• lung function tests- measure how much air your lungs can hold

Question 6

hopw to live with it

Answer 6

stop smoking
exercise regularly
protect yourself from cold air
get recommended vaccinations
prevent respiratory infections
express feelings
consider support group