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Suggest Treatment For COPD And Emphysema
My sister had lung cancer and had 2/3 of her right lung removed 12 years ago. She never quit smoking, and now has COPD and Emphysema, and has been hospitalized after she was found unconscious. I was told she has too much CO2 in her blood. She is on a ventilator for 5 days, and has 20% heart (or lung?) capacity. I live very far away, is she going to be OK, or should I go see her while I can?
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Hello,
Bronchodilators. These drugs can help relieve coughing, shortness of breath and breathing problems by relaxing constricted airways. Inhaled steroids.
Corticosteroid drugs inhaled as aerosol sprays reduce inflammation and may help relieve shortness of breath.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Bronchodilators. These drugs can help relieve coughing, shortness of breath and breathing problems by relaxing constricted airways. Inhaled steroids.
Corticosteroid drugs inhaled as aerosol sprays reduce inflammation and may help relieve shortness of breath.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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