Why do some people develop emphysema?
Why do some people develop emphysema when they smoke and some do not? Is it genetic? Is it amount of cigarettes? Is it how long they’ve smoked?
My father-in-law got it because he smoked a lot, stayed out all night, drank a lot of alcohol, worked like a dog in a [...]
What’s the indications and contraindications of laser TURP?
the indications and contraindications of laser TURP is as belows:
Surgical Indications (1) The obstruction is caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms and signs, such as nocturia more times, difficulty urinating, urine flow thinning, interrupted urination. An increase in residual urine of more than 60ml or urinary retention [...]
Is emphysema/COPD progressive? I have 78% lung capacity?
and quit smoking 2 1/2 years ago after smoking 32 years. I run/walk, but find myself out of breath after climbing stairs. That 78% lung capacity was tested 3 years ago. Am I to expect worse and worse percentages?
I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis [...]
