2007-04-04 19:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes, emphysema is a structural condition where you have large pockets in your lungs. A person with emphysema can develop pneumonia just the same as people with normal lungs.
2007-04-04 19:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is why it is important for those with the disease to get yearly flu and pneumonia shots! Also, to try and stay away from someone who has a "cold", the immune system is comprised and a emphysema suffer can "catch" the cold with devastating effects.
2007-04-08 07:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely......More so in emphysema patients because they do not have an affective cough to rid their airways of bacteria/pollutants. Cilia within the airways are also permanately damaged, paralyzing the lungs natural ability to "sweep out" debri. Emphysema patients have too much damage and are too weak to fight off infections, especially in the lungs. That's why alot of them are always on/off the ventilator and eventually die............resp. therapist
2007-04-04 19:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. O2 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person with hemorrhoids can develop pneumonia...anyone can.
2007-04-04 19:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, it is often a complication because the lungs aren't fully functioning, thus more apt to get bronchitis or pneumonia.
A really good reason to NOT smoke
2007-04-04 19:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋