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
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you have probably heard about the COPD stages, which range from mild to very severe. In fact, you may have had certain types of tests or procedures to help your doctor gain valuable measurements and information about your COPD. These tests and measurements help your doctor determine your … Read more
Diet is key in addressing COPD symptoms. Here’s how to set up a COPD diet plan that works. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make life for those who have it very difficult. And in short, to say that the diseases’ symptoms can have a significant effect on the quality of life for a patient is … Read more
What Is Interstitial Lung Disease? Interstitial lung disease is an umbrella term used to categorize more than 100 different types of pulmonary disorders that affect the absorption of oxygen into the lungs. It includes a diverse collection of illnesses with a variety of causes, treatments and prognosis. Individuals who suffer from interstitial lung disease often … Read more
What Is Emphysema? Emphysema is one of the major obstructive lung diseases under the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) umbrella. This lung condition gradually destroys the air sacs in the lungs, making it progressively more difficult to breathe. The tiny cluster-like air sacs in the lungs are responsible for bringing oxygen to the bloodstream. As emphysema progresses, … Read more
Hopefully, you already know the general information about the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the COPD stages, prognosis and life expectancy; it’s important to understand how each stage is broken down. Each COPD stage differs in the severity of symptoms, spirometry, and COPD screening results, and how COPD affects your life. In this article, we’ll focus on … Read more
There are two major types of chronic lung disease. Obstructive lung disease Restrictive lung disease For example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an obstructive lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is an example of restrictive lung disease. Obstructive and restrictive lung diseases share some common symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. However, they are different types of lung … Read more
As you know, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects everyone differently and at varying rates of progression. Stage 1 COPD, or mild stage COPD, is categorized by a forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) of about 80 percent or more of normal lung capacity based on the GOLD System, and stage 2 COPD is categorized with a … Read more
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’ve probably heard your doctor or pulmonologist talk about the GOLD COPD stages. Because the GOLD system is a way for doctors to categorize COPD stages, it’s often used to understand the severity of symptoms better. While COPD is a chronic, progressive disease, meaning it will worsen over time, … Read more
As you know, there are four total stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ranging from mild to very severe. Stage 1 COPD is also known as mild COPD, and stage 2 COPD is the moderate stage at which recognizable symptoms often first appear. As COPD progresses, your COPD stage will also change to reflect the severity of your … Read more