Respiratory Diseases

2007-10-04 09:38:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i understand iron def anemia (low iron leads to low amt of hemoglobin, so the reserves are used up and then your circulating hemoglobin diminishes), but i still dont quite understand why it would cause bleeding. Is it because there is a larger gap between erythrocytes and/or hemoglobin so blood cannot clot as well, hence more bleeding?

2007-10-04 09:37:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive heard that smoking marijuana is better for your lungs than cigarettes because it helps open your lungs...is this true?

2007-10-04 07:59:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 06:05:04 · 8 answers · asked by Ginny Jin 7

I've been trying to get over my cold and nasty cough. I noticed now that when I cough, mucus or whatever keeps on trying to come out but I just can't seem to spit it out. Is it boogers/mucus? I know it sounds gross but since I can't spit it out, I just end up swallowing it. Does it go down to my stomach and get filtered out or does it go to my lungs and gets tangled up in there? Also, is there any way to not have all these mucus/boogers wanting to come out whenever I have a bad cough again? Any information will help.
Thanks in advance!

2007-10-04 04:44:15 · 5 answers · asked by pangfvlx 3

I'm suffering with bronchiectasis,and hypothyroidism,(low level of thyroid).I'm using inhalers for the first and tablets for both.I'm not afraid of flying but i didn't fly since i found out of first condition and since i run out of breath easily.

2007-10-04 02:04:39 · 7 answers · asked by thenetsurfer 7

Whenever I cough my stomach hurts. Whats wrong with me?

2007-10-03 15:41:14 · 4 answers · asked by dat_virgo_girl 1

I have a horrible cough and have some Histinex HC syrup that was prescribed almost a year ago (about 1/3 left). Is it still good? It's been kept in a cabinet in my kitchen. I don't see any expiration dates and I seem to remember the doctor saying it should be good for a couple of years but worry that since it is a liquid it could have mold... anyone know if it should be safe?

2007-10-03 15:23:46 · 5 answers · asked by ☼ grateful ☼ 2

Is it normal that I wheeze heavily and loudly when running or long jogs? I often scare people with the wheezing, I can't even talk it just overcomes any sound. I have mild Asthma and I always wheeze when running and only sometimes during jogs.

2007-10-03 15:01:37 · 8 answers · asked by Marsz 2

2007-10-03 14:52:04 · 3 answers · asked by Dyran 1

My mom has cronic cough and when they did an X-ray they reported pneumonia in the right lung with "patchy nodule infiltrates" the the left lung? My mom is a 40 year old non smoker but I am very worried about the "patchy nodules" because I read that 30% of them are malignant and that the 5 year survival rate of lung cancer is only 15%. I am absolutely freaking out and would really appreciate some information. Could the nodules be due to the pneumonia or could this be cancer?

2007-10-03 13:14:30 · 3 answers · asked by gtomova39 1

Here is my dilemna: my room stay relatively warm right now day and night. I keep my air conditioner on low just to keep the room comfortable enough for sleeping. Recently I started waking up with real bad sore throats.

I bought a Warm Mist humidifier yesterday and began running it.

My question is this: If I run my Warm Mist Humidifier and my window air conditioner at the same time, will the humidifier still be effective?

2007-10-03 04:03:04 · 1 answers · asked by humphrey_127 1

she is a pre term baby, 7mos gestation. she underwent a surgical repair of a congenital anomaly called tracheo esophageal fistula 1 month after birth. she stayed in the neonatal icu for 2mos right after birth and she was in a ventalator for almost 2 months during that confinement.

2007-10-03 00:54:57 · 2 answers · asked by hapimom 1

I sometimes have nosebleeds while I sleep and do not wake up. Can it kill me?

2007-10-02 17:43:00 · 4 answers · asked by queensruleall 4

almost everyman i have known in my life snores! why? it drives me crazy. i undertsand once and awhile but every night? i know what sleep apnea is and all that, but i can't stand constant snoreing. all my other relationships i had to sleep in a seperate room and i think it took a toll the relationship. i recently moved in with my fiance and he snores everynight, i wear earplugs and everything, i want to be able to sleep with him being i will be with him for the rest of my life! help! any suggestions? that work!

2007-10-02 17:32:08 · 11 answers · asked by etak2007 2

2007-10-02 16:57:15 · 5 answers · asked by foxydallas 2

My husband is taking CHANTIX to stop smoking, but now he fills bloated all the time, to the point that it's sometimes a bit painful, and hard for him to get comfortable. His eating habits have not changed, and he still gets to sleep just fine at night. On the good side he has stopped smoking 2 packs a day, but still smokes some. He would like to keep taking CHANTIX, but he really feels it's eatting away at his stomach. He also takes PRILOSEC, everyday, and has always had bad heart burn if he forgets to take his PRILOSEC. WHAT CAN HE DO FOR HIS PAIN ?? and still take CHANTIX. Is this painful gutt due to CHANTIX, or taking CHANTIX & PRILOSEC together. If so, what can he take to stop smoking, that will not effect the PRILOSEC. He really needs the PRILOSEC, heart burn runs in the family. OR, if he still wants to take CHANTIX, how can he avoid the stomach pain.??????HELP,..Thank You.

2007-10-02 14:16:57 · 9 answers · asked by butterflygirltats 2

2007-10-02 07:33:54 · 2 answers · asked by masagazi f 1

2007-10-02 06:27:07 · 7 answers · asked by GLORIA MC 1

Is it simple columnar with microvilli?

2007-10-02 04:15:26 · 1 answers · asked by Terri L 2

2007-10-02 03:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 00:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by keary t 1

i have been spitting out phelgm contantly for one whole year. now its beginning to reallly irritate me there seems to be so much of it in my throat. and now when i spit it our its dark brown and sometimes with blood in it.
i do not smoke

SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT

2007-10-01 23:24:30 · 2 answers · asked by immaboss 1

2007-10-01 21:13:18 · 3 answers · asked by Melanie E 1

2007-10-01 20:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by yogeesha r 1

2007-10-01 13:58:53 · 4 answers · asked by george j 1

I've had a cough now for about 6 months. I feel fine with it. I exercise with it, but it wont go away. My Doctor has said he thinks it's reflux, but the pills (pariet) don't seem to be doing much. When he tells me that I've got it and asks do I smoke (no), drink (no) do I eat fatty foods? (no) he doesn't seem concerned that I'm not a prime candidate for this. I exercise a lot and can exercise fine, no problems. After the session if it's been long or hard I will cough a bit for the next 10-60mins. It's just starting to annoy me and I'm not convinced the doctor is on the right path??

2007-10-01 13:20:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it sucks soooooooo much...i mean all day i am just constantly coughing....

2007-10-01 13:17:23 · 8 answers · asked by Felicia 3

She just found out her 2 1/2 month old son has CF. Does anyone know of any encouraging words to say to her. All she keep saying is the life span is not long at all.

I dont know what to tell her and know little about CF.

Also please inform me about bad this disease is.

Thanks

2007-10-01 07:57:20 · 7 answers · asked by ready 2

Please don't tell me is impossible because i am not lying. Its been 3 years since i smoke and since i started i promised my self to smoke only 2 cigarettes at month. A doctor told me that i was not at risk of illnesses related to smoking. I basicaly smoke in a year what a heavy smoker smokes in a day. What do you think, im i at risk of cancer or other illnesses because of cigarettes? Oh and yeah i could quit anytime but i enjoy those 5 minutes of relaxing buzz cigarettes give to occasionally smokers.

2007-10-01 04:56:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous