From emphysema symptoms to emphysema treatments to emphysema statistics, remembering all of the emphysema facts can be challenging. If you’re living with a chronic lung disease like emphysema, having all facts remains important to staying proactive in your healthcare. Here are the emphysema facts you need to know. What is emphysema? Emphysema, along with chronic bronchitis, is one of … Read more
The differences in emphysema stages can mean a lot. If you suffer from a chronic lung disease such as emphysema, the initial diagnosis can be devastating. Not only does it imply a dramatic change in one’s lifestyle, but it can also mean a gradual progression of symptoms. Although unfortunately, emphysema as with other forms of chronic lung … Read more
Although symptoms of emphysema may seem only slight inconveniences at first, it’s important to live a lifestyle that allows as much energy as possible for daily tasks and to simply enjoy life. Check your vitals regularly, and know that a significant decline in your pulmonary function indicates that it’s time to see a doctor. Let’s talk about Emphysema Fatigue: … Read more
For people dealing with a chronic lung disease like emphysema, every breath doesn’t come easy. As the disease progresses over time, the amount of oxygen the lungs can absorb gets worse. Luckily, it’s not all doom and gloom for emphysema sufferers as there are many ways to change one’s lifestyle to improve quality of life. Some … Read more
People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and other types of chronic lung diseases have had a spirometry test. Typically, doctors use spirometry to help them better understand the severity of your chronic lung disease symptoms and how they affect your life. Here we break down the key facts about a spirometry test and what your … Read more
Lung Institute DOES NOT offer Zephyr Valve Procedure. The below content is for educational purposes only. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new treatment for emphysema patients called the Zephyr Valve procedure. We have been following the development and certification of this treatment and want to help you understand what this device … Read more
For people living with a chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis or pulmonary fibrosis, having your lungs tested is a critical part of your treatment plan. If your doctor suspects certain lung problems or wants to monitor how effective your treatment is, he or she may order a pulmonary function … Read more
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are different types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With COPD, the lungs have developed permanent complications that affect the ease with which a person can breathe. Is it Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis? Emphysema and chronic bronchitis can be difficult to tell apart, but each presents problems with breathing and other lung symptoms. These conditions commonly affect normal airflow … Read more
People living with emphysema often cope with difficult emphysema symptoms. These symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis fall under the larger disease category of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and COPD affect people differently. For some people, emphysema progresses quickly, and for others, it progresses slowly. Because emphysema … Read more