What is emphysema? What are the signs and symptoms< What are the treatment options?
What is emphysema?
What are the signs and symptoms<
What are the treatment options?
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Emphysema usually develops as a result of long-term inflammatory conditions or irritation of the airways, e.g. smokers or coal miners, usually the alveoli in the lungs which is located at the bottom of the lungs are enlarged and damaged making the patient difficult to breathe.
Signs and symptoms :
- Wheezing.
- Difficult to breathe.
- Frequent upper respiratory tract infections.
- Cyanosis.
- Fatigue.
- Anorexia.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Decreased spo2 level.
- Insomnia.
- Discomfort.
- Irritation.
TREATMENT :
- Bronchodilator.
- Steroids.
- Antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections.
- Oxygen therapy if normal saturation level spo2 is not maintained.
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