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Can you still get emphysema after you’ve quit smoking for 15 years?
For you to develop emphysema you need to smoke a pack of cigarette everyday for about 20 years. It is not possible for you to get emphysema if you have already quit smoking 15 years ago. However, you can always get a diagnosis done if you are living with fear.
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How does emphysema affect the lungs
This causes to damage the cells of the lungs also causing expansion of the lung space. Nicotene is a carcinogen and effects the organs severely. Emphysema destroys distrupts the structure and function of the lungs.
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Can i sue workmans comp for getting emphysema
If your work responsibility required you to work with chemicals(probably carcinogens) you may have got emphysema due to this very reason. In this case you could be liable to recive the workers’ compensation. It all comes down to the cause of emphysema.
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Does emphysema stages effects kidney
No kidneys are not effected by emphysema. It doesn’t matter what stage it is. If you have emphysema and you still quit you may develop complications pretty fast.
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What are the symptoms of emphysema
Wheeziness, barrel-shaped chest, fatigue and loss of weight are other symptoms of emphysema.Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of emphysema.Emphysema is a chronic, progressive illness.
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When does oxygen stop helping with emphysema
Complications may arise if you are in a dearth of oxygen. Make sure that you have your portable oxygen with you at all times.Oxygen usually works until the most critical condition.
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What are the nursing considerations for emphysema
Emphysema is generally caused due to smoking. Pollution can also be a cause. The treatment of emphysema includes medical regimen of breathing exercise and use of bronchodilators.
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How long do people live with emphysema
This is indeed very hard to say. It depends on the complications and whether you have quit smoking or you still smoke. Alcohol are pretty bad for emphysema. This can decrease your span of life.
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Percentage of persons with emphysema that are approved for ssdi when initially apply
To obtain a SSDI is indeed tough. It is usually best to file for SSDI when you figure that you cannot work for the next 12 months or when you know that you are close to death. Less than 40 percent people with emphysema are entitled for a SSDI.
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What happens to the reading of a peak flow once you have emphysema
It is beneficial to measure the peal flow from time to time. The reading may change overtime.Emphysema is a chronic, progressive illness that is certain to lead to death.