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Is Breathlessness Related To Emphysema?

Hello. I am 60 year female very fit with physical job. I have recently been diagnosed with ph after a gp checkup for my extreme breathless at work. Stairs have become my worst enemy. Diagnosis was made from echo test. Had many appts over padt 6 weeks. Yesterday a lung specialist said I probably dont have ph but emphasema. I gave up smoking 24 years ago. Im confused and very overwhelmed. Any thoughts appreciated.
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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yes it is related since there is obstructed breathing problem. pulmunologist should be consulted for clinical examination of lung fieldbronchodialatorcan be taken stop smoking do regular exercise avoid fumes and incenses smell.take healthy food it is a debilitating disease
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Is Breathlessness Related To Emphysema?

yes it is related since there is obstructed breathing problem. pulmunologist should be consulted for clinical examination of lung fieldbronchodialatorcan be taken stop smoking do regular exercise avoid fumes and incenses smell.take healthy food it is a debilitating disease