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Can congestive heart failure cause lung nodules?
Yes, congestive heart failure can cause lung nodules. Lung nodules often lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
What are some serious medical problems for adults?
Ischaemic heart disease leading to coronary heart disease (hear attack/angina) or stroke Congestive heart failure Kidney failure Cancer Diabetes COPD
Causes of muscule wasting?
muscle wasting or muscle atrophy can be caused by many factors the chief being diseases such as Cancer, AIDS, COPD, and congestive heart failure.
Clubbing of fingers in copd patients?
We do see patients with COPD having various grades of clubbing. Most of them (>95%) do not show any evidence of lung cancer or associated ILD on X-ray or HRCT. All of these patients had low SpO2 and low DLCO. Probably chronic hypoxia leads to clubbing in COPD patients. Interestingly I never saw a severe asthma patient with chronic hypoxia developing clubbing.
What causes temporary loss of breath for a few seconds?
If this has only happened once, then I wouldn't worry about it. If it has happened more often, then it can be a sign of heart trouble, such as congestive heart failure. It can also be a sign of COPD (Coronary Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or even emphysema. It is something that needs to be treated by a doctor. Quitting smoking would also be a good idea.
How is Cor pulmonale prevented?
Cor pulmonale is best prevented by prevention of COPD and other irreversible diseases that lead to heart failure
Is jugular vein distension associated with COPD?
Yes, it is. JVD is associated with right heart failure, which occurs in some patients with COPD. This happens because a lack of oxygen (which COPD patients suffer from) can cause pulmonary hypertension. This causes blood flow through the lungs to get backed up and allows blood to build up in the right heart. This causes the right part of the heart to have to work extra hard and when it works too hard it can get really tired and actually fail. When that happens, the blood that it supposed to enter into the right side of the heart gets backed up and it goes back into the superior and inferior vena cava--which go to the brain (through the neck) and through the rest of the body (which is why they also have swelling in their feet/ankles/hands, etc.)
What is respiratory depression?
This occurs when respiratory drive is lower and breaths per minute decrease - to the point that added oxygenation (or even respiratory support on a ventilator) is required. A number of conditions and diseases can cause respiratory depression. Common conditions include severe respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, exacerbation of COPD, among others.
Is cor pulmonale related to COPD?
85% of patients diagnosed with cor pulmonale have COPD
Can the American Heart and Lung Association help someone on a limited income get oxygen my sister-in-law has copd and right side congestive heart failure and cannot afford to pay for oxygen?
IF YOUR SISTER IS A MEDICARE PATIENT, SHE CAN RECEIVE AN OXYGEN CONVERTER PRESCRIBED BY HER PULMONOLOGIST AND MEDICARE WILL COVER 80% AND IF SHE QUALIFIES FOR MEDICAID, THE REST WILL BE PAID AND SHE PAYS NOTHING. THE CONVERTER MAKES ITS OWN OXYGEN. SO NO NEED FOR OXYGEN REFILLS. THE CONVERTER WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED ONCE A YEAR AND PAID IN THE SAME WAY.
Are COPD and hoarsenessloss of voice related?
If you have been a smoker and have COPD and developed hoarseness, see your doctor immediately.
Which is the abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury?
The abbreviation for respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury is ARF (Acute Respiratory Failure).
