People have reported their emphysema get better in low humidity. Your breathing pattern can sometimes differ with the change of humidity. This can also differ with age.

Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary disease which affects the entire body and not only the lungs and respiration.Cystic fibrosis and emphysema are two different things.

Emphysema causes damage to the cells of the lungs also causing expansion of the lung space. Nicotene is a carcinogen and effects the organs severely. In this case your lungs have to work harder to facilitate breathing.

The dose of Morphine for emphysema patients is usually 5-10 mg.Emphysema patient can indeed receive morphine. The responses can vary with the age of the patient.

There is no any help for chronic emphysema. The condition is not reversable.Lung reduction surgery and lung transplant are beneficial for early stages of emphysema.

Since death is certain with emphysema, it in fact consumes a lot of time and finances.It causes a lot of stress to the family of emphysema patients.

Its indeed hard for people with emphysema to understand their problem. It may just seem like a problem that all smokers experience. However, you might need to get a diagnosis done if you have smoking for more than 20 years.

Over time, you will find it harder and harder to breathe; a sense of breathlessness and have difficulty performing activities. Emphysema is associated with an increased risk of lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

Try and engage in exercises that will keep your pectoral muscles firm and toned. Breathing exercises are good for emphysema. Walking is also considered good.

No you cannot get a disability if you have emphysema. It is not contagious. However, you may need to get vaccinated frequently and also carry an oxygen suppliment.