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Emphysema Treatment

Emphysema is one of the common lung diseases that form part of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The management of this condition includes lifestyle changes, exercises, pulmonary rehabilitation as well as pharmacotherapy and surgery.

28 Sep 2009

Emphysema Pathogenesis

Emphysema refers to the irreversible damage caused to the delicate air sacs in the lungs called alveoli. The exact pathogenesis of emphysema has been an important subject of research, although the exact mechanisms is still not clear. Factors that have been found to cause emphysema are described below.

28 Sep 2009

Emphysema Pathology and Function

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease. It is typically characterized by cough, breathlessness and production of mucus. Emphysema and bronchitis (chronic) may both lead to COPD. In both conditions there is severe lack of oxygen in the air sacs of the lungs.

28 Sep 2009

Emphysema Pathophysiology, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Emphysema is a chronic or long term lung disease. This disease is typically called hyperinflation.

28 Sep 2009

Osteoporosis Prevention

Physical activity. Nearly half of all Americans do not get enough physical activity to strengthen their bones. Children and teens should get at least an hour of physical activity every day. Jumping rope, running, skateboarding, and riding bikes are enjoyable activities that also build strong bones. Adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. Simple activities like walking and stair climbing will strengthen bones.

12 Aug 2009

Calcium and Osteoporosis

Calcium is an essential mineral needed by the body to build strong bones and to keep them strong throughout your life. Calcium is also needed for other purposes, such as muscle contraction.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis Diet

1. Get enough calcium each day.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Pregnancy-associated osteoporosis is believed to be a rare condition that is usually found in the third trimester of a woman's pregnancy or after giving birth. It usually occurs during a woman's first pregnancy, is temporary, and does not happen again. Women affected usually complain of back pain, have a loss of height, and have vertebral fractures.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis Drugs

These drugs are approved for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis:

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis Treatment

Teriparatide is approved to treat osteoporosis in men and women who are at increased risk of fracture and treatment is also likely to include nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle guidelines for preventing bone loss.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Osteoporosis can be effectively treated if it is detected before significant bone loss has occurred. A medical checkups to diagnose osteoporosis will include a complete medical history, x rays, and urine and blood tests, along with a bone mineral density test.

12 Aug 2009

Causes of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease caused by changes in the activity of bone generating and destroying cells leading to reduced bone density.

12 Aug 2009

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder that, like juvenile osteoporosis, is characterized by bones that break easily.

12 Aug 2009

Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis (IJO)

Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis (IJO) is a primary condition of no known cause and is diagnosed after other causes of juvenile osteoporosis have been excluded , including primary diseases or medical therapies known to cause bone loss.

12 Aug 2009

Secondary Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is rare in children and adolescents and when it does occur, it is usually caused by an underlying medical disorder or by medications used to treat the disorder. This is called secondary osteoporosis - sometimes, however, there is no identifiable cause of osteoporosis in a child and this is known as idiopathic osteoporosis.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis in Men

Bone is constantly changing - that is, old bone is removed and replaced by new bone. During childhood, more bone is produced than removed, so the skeleton grows in both size and strength. For most people, bone mass peaks during the third decade of life. By this age, men typically have accumulated more bone mass than women. After this point, the amount of bone in the skeleton typically begins to decline slowly as removal of old bone exceeds formation of new bone.

12 Aug 2009

Osteoporosis Symptoms

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes a hip to fracture or a vertebra to collapse.

12 Aug 2009

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition that means your bones are weak, and you're more likely to break a bone. Since there are no symptoms, you might not know your bones are getting weaker until you break a bone! You can't "catch" osteoporosis or give it to someone else. 'Osteoporosis' literally means 'porous bones' and is often referred to as the 'fragile bone disease' in an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Osteoporosis is often called a "silent" disease because it has no discernable symptoms until there is a bone fracture.

12 Aug 2009

Bone Disease

Bone disease is a condition that damages the skeleton and makes bones weak and prone to fractures. Weak bones are not a natural part of aging. While strong bones begin in childhood, people of all ages can improve their bone health.

12 Aug 2009

Heart Attack Symptoms

The onset of heart attack symptoms can be very sudden and require immediate medical attention. An ambulance should be called and critical care services alerted as soon as symptoms appear.

31 Jul 2009