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bill234

Joined: 11-Aug-2007
Posts: 16
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 04:10 am
Post topic: Early Signs of Emphysema?		  
What are the early signs or symptoms of emphysema? I smoked for over 50 years, but was able to finally quit about a year ago. I've been coughing a lot lately, however, and wonder if it's emphysema. I'm also short of breath when I climb the stairs or do any type of strenuous activity. How do you tell the difference beteen emphysema and chronic bronchitis?? And how do doctors diagnose it?
Tags: chronic-bronchitis , diagnosis , symptoms
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 07:43 pm
Post topic: Early Signs of Emphysema?		  
I did a little bit of research and there are several but here are the most common:

coughing
wheezing
difficulty in breathing
Bluish tint to the skin
excess mucus production

hope this helps
Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 01:44 am
Post topic: Early Signs of Emphysema?		  
Bill, here are a couple websites you might be interested in visiting:

http://emphysemafoundation.org/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296

http://www.copd-international.com/emphysema.htm

They all have good information about emphysema!
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 08:24 pm
Post topic: Early Signs of Emphysema?		  
I checked those sites out and those are great!! Thanks for the great info!!

Sissy
 
 
 

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