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| Sign And Symptom Of Emphysema |
Question:
What are some signs and symptons of emphysema?
Answer:
Here is a list of a few possible signs and symptons of emphysema?
-Are in a hurry but wait for the elevator instead of walking up
one flight of stairs.
-Have slowed down you walking pace because you get out of breath
after walking at normal rate for less than 200 feet.
-Cannot mow the lawn without taking a few breathing breaks.
-Have slowed down on your sexual activity because it leaves
you completely out of breath.
-Have to sit down and catch your breath while just vacuuming
the floor.
-Your chest feels tight and restricted when you first wake up.
-You are constantly coughing up white mucous.
-Sometimes cough so hard that you think you are about to pass
out.
-Have numbness in your fingers, feet and toes. (this can be a
sign of lack of oxygen getting to these parts of the body)
-Find that you are eating more yet you are losing weight.
These signs may illustrate that you have emphysema or might just be in really bad shape. Either way go see your doctor and do something about it and if you smoke - quit smoking. There is no cure for emphsyema but you can stop it from getting worse.
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