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COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
I recently read about these stents and though to pass along the informaion.
This seems to be a promising new tool in the battle against emphysema. From what I have read and understand, airway stents were originally done on people with lung cancer and as it worked well it was thought this might also help those with severe emphysema. Basically, it is sorta like angioplasty for your lungs in that it creates more space for air to flow through, thus making breathing easier. It appears promising and is minimally invasive.
The following link will give more precise information.
Just click on it.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070404162252.htm
Also, I am adding another site:
www.easetrialsus.com
Apparently, studies are underway and they may be taking those who wish to participate in this procedure. (Although, as the information is from the internet it could be the study is now closed).
Please stay well.
This seems to be a promising new tool in the battle against emphysema. From what I have read and understand, airway stents were originally done on people with lung cancer and as it worked well it was thought this might also help those with severe emphysema. Basically, it is sorta like angioplasty for your lungs in that it creates more space for air to flow through, thus making breathing easier. It appears promising and is minimally invasive.
The following link will give more precise information.
Just click on it.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070404162252.htm
Also, I am adding another site:
www.easetrialsus.com
Apparently, studies are underway and they may be taking those who wish to participate in this procedure. (Although, as the information is from the internet it could be the study is now closed).
Please stay well.
BreatheEasy
good post jaz. Very informative. before you know it, maybe there will be a cure for all of us. wouldm't that be awesome! BreatheEasy, JoAnn
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This is wonderful new information, Jaz and as BreathEasy said, it would be awesome if we could find a cure. Thanks again for these links.
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They opened these a while back and not sure what they requirements were but I did not qualify! You can call them and they will tell you the hospital in your area doing it ..or the closest! Then you contact the hospital...hope this helps!
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
