Lung Disease Advice Column - Q&A
Do you need advice about your lung disease? Have you seen your doctor, but still have some unanswered questions about your lung disease? In the lung diseases advice column, I will answer your questions about anything related to lung diseases, such as signs, symptoms, screening, testing, and coping with lung disease. To submit your question, send an email to me at lungdiseases.guide@about.com. Please remember that I am not a medical doctor; therefore, my advice is that of a friend.
My Husband Has Emphysema. What Can I Expect In The Future?
My husband has emphysema. He has 90% lung capacity now. He is becoming more limited in his activities. What can I expect in the future if he continues to decline?
My husband has emphysema. He has 90% lung capacity now. He is becoming more limited in his activities. What can I expect in the future if he continues to decline?
How Can I Help Heal My Lungs After Quitting Smoking?
I've quit smoking. What are some ways I can help my lungs heal after quitting smoking?
I've quit smoking. What are some ways I can help my lungs heal after quitting smoking?
Can Oxygen Therapy Increase Lung Capacity?
My mother was prescribed oxygen therapy. Is there any chance that by using oxygen therapy, she can increase her lung capacity and oxygen level?
My mother was prescribed oxygen therapy. Is there any chance that by using oxygen therapy, she can increase her lung capacity and oxygen level?
What is Considered to be Good Lung Capacity?
When you are tested for your total lung capacity, you are given a percentage that represents your total lung capacity. But what does this percentage mean? What is considered to be a "good" lung capacity?
When you are tested for your total lung capacity, you are given a percentage that represents your total lung capacity. But what does this percentage mean? What is considered to be a "good" lung capacity?
My Son Has Been Diagnosed with Walking Pneumonia. What is Walking Pneumonia?
My son has been diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Should I be worried? What can I expect for his treatment? How is walking pneumonia different from pneumonia?
My son has been diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Should I be worried? What can I expect for his treatment? How is walking pneumonia different from pneumonia?
Top 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Tuberculosis
With tuberculosis on the rise, many readers have been asking questions about this lung disease. Find out what the top ten questions are that readers are asking about tuberculosis.
With tuberculosis on the rise, many readers have been asking questions about this lung disease. Find out what the top ten questions are that readers are asking about tuberculosis.
Could My BCG Vaccination Have Caused me to Test Positive for TB?
About 6 years ago, I got the BCG shot. Just a couple of weeks ago, I got the PPD / Mantoux TB skin test for a school physical. The nurse said it was positive because a 16mm bump was present...
About 6 years ago, I got the BCG shot. Just a couple of weeks ago, I got the PPD / Mantoux TB skin test for a school physical. The nurse said it was positive because a 16mm bump was present...
What is Two-Step Tuberculosis Testing?
I'm moving to Hawaii where a two-step tuberculosis test is required for healthcare workers. What is two-step tuberculosis testing?
I'm moving to Hawaii where a two-step tuberculosis test is required for healthcare workers. What is two-step tuberculosis testing?
Does Emphysema Cause Collapsed Lungs (Pneumothorax)?
My husband is 30 years old. Four years ago, he had a collapsed lung. Recently, he was diagnosed with emphysema. Is there a connection between the two?
My husband is 30 years old. Four years ago, he had a collapsed lung. Recently, he was diagnosed with emphysema. Is there a connection between the two?
Is it Possible to Contract TB from Someone Who Has A Friend Who Has TB?
I have a friend who has a tuberculosis infection. Although she's not infectious, she has a friend who has tuberculosis disease. Is it possible for me to contract tuberculosis from her since she has been around her friend with tuberculosis disease?
I have a friend who has a tuberculosis infection. Although she's not infectious, she has a friend who has tuberculosis disease. Is it possible for me to contract tuberculosis from her since she has been around her friend with tuberculosis disease?
Does Lesion Size Have Anything to Do With Lung Cancer Risk?
I have a lesion in one lung that is approximately 12 mm. What is the relationship between lesion size and the risk of it being lung cancer?
I have a lesion in one lung that is approximately 12 mm. What is the relationship between lesion size and the risk of it being lung cancer?
Does the MMR Vaccine Skew the Results of the Mantoux / PPD Tuberculosis Test?
I was administered the Mantoux / PPD tuberculosis skin test on the same day that I received the Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine. I tested positive for tuberculosis. Is it true that the results may be wrong because of the MMR vaccine?
I was administered the Mantoux / PPD tuberculosis skin test on the same day that I received the Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine. I tested positive for tuberculosis. Is it true that the results may be wrong because of the MMR vaccine?
What Does a Pulse Oximetry Result of 113% Mean?
I know what it means when pulse oximetry results fall below 90%, but what does it mean...
I know what it means when pulse oximetry results fall below 90%, but what does it mean...
Would Blood Tests Show if Lung Cancer is Present?
My husband is having difficulty breathing. He has smoked 3 packs a day, for many years, but quit smoking 8 months ago. He is spitting up heavy mucus with a light pink tint...
My husband is having difficulty breathing. He has smoked 3 packs a day, for many years, but quit smoking 8 months ago. He is spitting up heavy mucus with a light pink tint...
I Tested Positive for Tuberculosis. Is it Possible I Had A Reaction to the Test?
Back in April of 1997, I was tested positive from a Mantoux test...is it possible that I had a reaction to the mantoux test, which gave a positive test?
Back in April of 1997, I was tested positive from a Mantoux test...is it possible that I had a reaction to the mantoux test, which gave a positive test?
My Husband and I Tested Positive for Tuberculosis, But We Received Different Treatments. Why is This?
My husband was exposed to Tuberculosis when someone with Tuberculosis spit on him. He and I both tested positive...
My husband was exposed to Tuberculosis when someone with Tuberculosis spit on him. He and I both tested positive...
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
My mom has just been diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. I want to know more about it but am having trouble finding information on the internet...
My mom has just been diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. I want to know more about it but am having trouble finding information on the internet...
Why Does My COPD Cause My Ankles to Swell?
Last month, I was diagnosed with COPD. When I went to see my doctor, he asked if I'v noticed swelling in my ankles. What do swollen ankles have to do with COPD?
Last month, I was diagnosed with COPD. When I went to see my doctor, he asked if I'v noticed swelling in my ankles. What do swollen ankles have to do with COPD?
My Doctor Told Me I Have 82% Lung Capacity. Is This A Good Lung Capacity?
I am 60 years old and I have smoked for over forty years. I have been diagnosed with emphysema...is my 82% lung capacity a good capacity?
I am 60 years old and I have smoked for over forty years. I have been diagnosed with emphysema...is my 82% lung capacity a good capacity?
I Have COPD. Why Wasn't I Prescribed an Inhaler?
I was recently told I may have COPD after they did a pulmonary function test. How come I was not issued prescriptions...
I was recently told I may have COPD after they did a pulmonary function test. How come I was not issued prescriptions...
Is A Person More Likely to Develop Emphysema if They Have Asthma?
I have asthma (illness induced). Is a person more likely to develop emphysema...
I have asthma (illness induced). Is a person more likely to develop emphysema...
I Have Taken the Two-Step TB Test, But I Forgot to Have Them Read
I recently received a PPD test in the form of the two-step process, however, I forgot to have the second one read and therefore had to have a third one done...
I recently received a PPD test in the form of the two-step process, however, I forgot to have the second one read and therefore had to have a third one done...
Is Our Home Healthy Enough For Our Grandson With BPD to Visit?
My grandson was born prematurely and has been diagnosed with BPD. He recently came home from the hospital and is on oxygen at home. His mother refuses...
My grandson was born prematurely and has been diagnosed with BPD. He recently came home from the hospital and is on oxygen at home. His mother refuses...
Does Welding Cause Lung Disease?
I have been a welder for over 8 years now, and I've noticed that my breathing has become more difficult and I cough more often. Does welding cause lung disease?
I have been a welder for over 8 years now, and I've noticed that my breathing has become more difficult and I cough more often. Does welding cause lung disease?
Could the Sharp Pain in My Chest Be A Collapsed Lung?
I'm a 19 year old female. I don't have lung disease, but I have a question about collasped lungs...
I'm a 19 year old female. I don't have lung disease, but I have a question about collasped lungs...
I Have Bronchitis and My Husband Won't Go Outside To Smoke
I have had bronchitis for six weeks. I went back to the doctor the other week and he gave me an inhaler. He said he's almost sure it is a case of passive smoking...
I have had bronchitis for six weeks. I went back to the doctor the other week and he gave me an inhaler. He said he's almost sure it is a case of passive smoking...
My Doctor Refuses to Give Me A Referral For A Second Opinion
I have recently been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. I am 40 yrs old with no symptoms and I have gained weight. My doctor refuses to give me a referral for a second opinion...
I have recently been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. I am 40 yrs old with no symptoms and I have gained weight. My doctor refuses to give me a referral for a second opinion...
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