Pulmonary thrombosis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Pulmonary thrombosis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Pulmonary thrombosis, also known as pulmonary thromboembolism, occurs when a clot (thrombus) blocks a vessel in the lung, preventing the passage of blood and causing the progressive death of the affected part, resulting in symptoms such as pain when breathing and intense shortness of breath. Due to difficulty breathing and lung damage, the amount of […]

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Pulmonary emphysema: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Pulmonary emphysema: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Pulmonary emphysema is a respiratory disease caused by the destruction of the lung alveoli, which makes air flow and breathing difficult, leading to symptoms such as rapid breathing, coughing or difficulty breathing, for example. Pulmonary emphysema is considered a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and is more common in people who have smoked […]

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9 main symptoms of pulmonary emphysema

9 main symptoms of pulmonary emphysema

Symptoms of pulmonary emphysema are mainly persistent cough, phlegm production and shortness of breath. Although they may be milder in the initial stages, they tend to worsen over time and limit the performance of daily tasks when the disease is not treated properly. Furthermore, respiratory symptoms may worsen at times, especially when airway infections occur, […]

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Treatment for pulmonary emphysema (medicines, physical therapy and others)

Treatment for pulmonary emphysema (medicines, physical therapy and others)

Treatment for pulmonary emphysema is done with the use of daily medications to expand the airways, such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids, recommended by the pulmonologist, and it is also very important to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, especially avoiding smoking, in addition to carrying out respiratory rehabilitation exercises. Pulmonary emphysema, which is one of the […]

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