COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both?

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09/07/2020 at 10:44

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Hello members,

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I thought I would open this discussion today to talk about emphysema!

For those who do not know, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is actually an umbrella term used to describe a group of lung conditions that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions making up COPD.

Emphysema is a progressive disease of the lungs caused by over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lungs). So, a person with emphysema has COPD, but not everyone with COPD has emphysema.

So, what about you? Do you have emphysema? How long have you had it? How are you doing today?
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06/06/2022 at 13:16

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i to have severe emphysema im going Thursday for my oxegen check up to see if they will give it to m,e i do hope so as im now housebound

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-06-06 13:16:06

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09/06/2022 at 17:12

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@mikebpool hope you get good results,I know it's not ideal but if you need oxygen so be it Good luck

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-06-09 17:12:54

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13/06/2022 at 12:19

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I can hardly breathe today I have emphysema and sitting in doors shivering my temperature is 99.9 I think I have a chest infection and a bad headache

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27/06/2022 at 12:45

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@Jenny91 get to the drs as quick as you can

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-06-27 12:45:34

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24/06/2022 at 12:19

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Yes to emphysema iv been diagnosed for about 5 years. Lost my husband 5 years ago with emphysema. So I know what’s to come.

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-06-24 12:19:34

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I was diagnosed about 8 years ago , not doing too bad at the moment , haven't been to A&E for about a year ,so I'm coping well

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-07-05 16:12:22

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I was diagnosed about 8 years ago , not doing too bad at the moment , haven't been to A&E for about a year ,so I'm coping well

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-07-05 16:12:51

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Hello I was diagnosed with emphysema in 2012 even though I use oxygen I stay as mobile as possible and I manage my lung disease very well I was in hospital though with pneumonia but only for 3 days which was 2 years ago. I hope you are all keeping well? xx

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COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2022-07-18 14:08:00

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07/09/2022 at 05:47

Am from Jordan, I was diagnosed with Emphysema (COPD) in 2013 and I have tried all possible means to get cured. I even visited a pulmonologist but to no avail, until I saw a post in a health forum about a herbal clinic from China that prepares herbal medicine to cure all kinds of diseases including COPD and Emphysema. At first, I doubted if it was real but decided to give it a try, when I contacted this herbal doctor via the website which I got an email from them, they sent me the Emphysema herbal formula through courier service, and when I received this herbal medicine they gave me step by step instructions on how to apply it. I applied it as instructed I was totally cured of COPD Emphysema within almost five months of usage. You can as well Contact them on multivitamincare .org

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I have had asthma then it went to Copd but after having 6 wks of radiotherapy it has left me with Copd emphysema I take trelegy in the norning 2 motekulast in the morning and 2 motekulast tea time and have to use my ventolin if and when I need it but I do get chest infections often then I have to use my antibiotics and steroids but I am waiting g to see physiotherapist who is supposed to visit me regularly and also interact with my specialists but I have been waiting a few months now I am on a waiting list

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COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2024-08-22 19:52:09

BreathlessinBirmingham

02/09/2024 at 23:21

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I was diagnosed as having emphysema around two years ago after already being diagnosed with copd some ten yrs before , when I discuss this with my doctor it seems to be brushed off , does it warrant further medication or is my trimble inhaler sufficiently treating/relieving both ?

COPD and Emphysema: Do you have both? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/copd-and-emphysema-3571 2024-09-02 23:21:52

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