Oxygen therapy: some people need extra oxygen

Emphysema, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occurs when the wall

alveoli (air sacs) in lungs damaged, it becomes less elastic and therefore less able

exchange of carbon dioxide on Oxygen. Some alveoli may reduce or minimize, and other line on the form and become abnormally

general.

As a result of light gradually floppy pererasshirennoy, making it

harder to breathe. Emphysema of the lungs, usually caused by chronic irritation of lung tissue, often from cigarette smoke

but sometimes pollutants as well. It can also be caused by disease

, such as asthma, tuberculosis, allergy or infection, or inherited deficiency of protein called

alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT). People with emphysema often experience early symptoms, such as troubled breathing or shortness of breath

, doing normal activities like walking, climbing stairs or doing housework

. If the condition to achieve without treatment, they can be

They are also more likely to develop acute bronchitis and other lung infections. While the loss

in the lungs can not be canceled, emphysema can be controlled with healthy >> << lifestyle that includes physical activity and nutrition. Treatment strategies aimed at helping a person to live the most comfortable, providing

relieve symptoms and prevent further progression. They include:

Smoking: If emphysema was caused by smoking, a person must enter

prevent further damage. Broncholytic drugs: These drugs, taken orally or inhaler,

help relax and open airways and reduce inflammation and swelling. Other drugs: this may include corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, anticough

or cheap lasix antimucus medicine and antibiotics to treat infection. Oxygen therapy: Some people need extra oxygen when their body can not absorb enough

air. Exercise / Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Breathing exercises are prescribed to strengthen

light, while the general physical condition of the body. : This method removes most

seriously ill of lungs to left lungs and breathing muscles to work >> << better. : This complex, high-risk procedure

recommended only in a limited number of special cases. This page was updated on: June 7, 2010. .