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I have to describe the plain xray appearance of subcutaneous emphysema for a university presentation.

Does anyone know of any good websites that contain xrays of this pathology?

There are a handful of Xrays which came up on google images but any further leads would be appreciated.

I looked for some images of some sub-Q for ya, but couldn't find a whole lot either. I did find this site which had an xray pic.

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/342/18/1333?query=prevarrow

Sorry-I have some textbooks with some pics, but that doesn't help you any!

Hope this helps some!

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For every 30 seconds of breath holding, Duldrum & Sons will donate $50,000.00 to charity.

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My dad has emphysema and his Dr just put him on continuous oxgyen. unfortunatly he still cannot kick the smokeing habbit, he is in his early 70's, and has smoked forever .when I went to visit him a week ago,he slips into the bathroom and smokes then comes back into the living room and inhales oxgyen till he feels better .
I would not say anything to him or voice any concerns as he has already told my brother he is grown and he will do as he pleases….so why bother….
I seen him sit on the edge of his couch and gasp for air many times while I was visiting and it breakes my heart.

Life expectancy with emphysema varies from case to case. There is no average. However there are 3 things that shorten life expectancy. A forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) of exhaling that is less than 1 liter per minute. This is the amount of air that a person can forcefully blow out in the first second of exhaling, which is measured as part of a simple breathing test called spirometry. Severe bouts with emphysema that occur frequently can shorten life expectancy. Smoking causes emphysema to progress 3 times faster. This means the FEV1 drops 3 times faster in smokers than in non-smokers. So the most important thing that your father can do to help himself is to quit smoking. It is not possible to say that this will stop the emphysema from effecting more of his lung, but it will slow down the rate of progression.

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My grandpa is 80 years old and has Emphysema. He also has diabetes, has had 2 heart attacks, bi-pass surgery (within the last 20 years) and has to be on oxygen constantly. My grandma came over today and before she left, she told me that I "really need to get over to see my grandpa". The way she said it kind of freaked me out. I'm feeling like she knows something that I don't. And I didn't want to push by asking. How long do people live with Emphysema?

No one can really tell you how long people with emphysema can live. I was dx. 10 yrs ago with severe emphysema. Many people in my support group are in their 70's and 80's and still going. Your grandfather has other serious complications in addition to his emphysema, all of which are life threatening. I'd suggest you see your grandpa as much as you can for as long as you can. I promise you, you won't regreat it. My best to you and your grandparents

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I am Bob Cairns, I suffer from severe Emphysema. In this film I talk to you about my Emphysema,, the effects it has on my day-to-life and other issues connected with my condition.

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My mother has emphysema, and only recently quit smoking. Trouble is, since quitting, her health seems to be deteriorating. She's had problems with pain in her legs (she's also extremely sedentary, but this is the first time she's complained of pain), she feels far more fatigued, and though she was short of breath before, it's far more noticable now. Her cough is almost constant, and - as she terms it - exhausting. I'm looking for several things out of this question:
1) Are these symptoms "normal" for nicotine withdrawl in someone with emphysema?
2) Shoud we expect other symptoms?
3) What medicines or holistic remedies are recommended?
4) Is there anything that *I* can do to help her?

Thanks for your time!

Emphysema can not be reversed. The physical withdrawal is just hard and may cause a person who does not feel well and is inactive to be more aware of the discomfort. Just like you can work through pain if you are engages in something more interesting. I know 2 people who swore that their allergies got worse when they quit smoking - the theory being that the tar had been coating the lungs and keeping the allergens out. Sounds like crap to me, but they insist, so take it at that.
Just be supportive and upbeat, you have no control in this.

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My grandfather is in his 80s and has emphysema ( I think from being around absestos). We have air filters and central A/C and try to reduce his exposure to odors. The main problem is my grandmother. She insists on hanging out sheets and vacuuming while he's in the room. She also uses this 30 year old vacuum and refuses to try one with a HEPA. She says hers was the best on the market when she bought it. It throws tons of dust into the air. She doesn't wear perfume and she's very aware of when he's using his inhalers (he also has asthma). She just doesn't seem to get the fact that some things are out there that can help her help him breathe better. They see several different doctors so none of them know everything about what happens at home. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience AND what they did. Also if anyone knows of websites or sources that are really good maybe proof would knock some sense into her. She's a wonderful woman just very old school.
He obviously leaves the room when my Gramma is vaccuming. I'm just worried about what's still in the air hours later. I know I have read things such as don't hang wash out and use air purifiers etc. They avoid environments were people smoke (such as only going to smoke free restuarants and not going to the homes of persons who smoke). He also uses the masks a lot when he's out doors. He loves sitting on the porch and often will wear them at home. My gramma is stubborn and I guess I was just looking for specific websites that reiterate the cleaning things so I have something specific to show her. She's old school and doesn't believe word of mouth stuff that she didn't grow up with. But if I can show her specific ressearch or even just websites or newspaper articles she's more likely to believe it. Unfortunately, saying "some guy on the internet said" won't cut it with her. I really do appreciate everyone's responses. And I wish good health on you who are suffering as well.

Before there were vacuums there was and for me still is the damp mop with a sprinkling of disinfectant for picking up all the dust .Then theres the dusting above the floor again damp cloth,then all the polishing of both floors and above.
Emphysema to me, also with others that Ive spoken to seems to have an attachment of anxiety when dust is seen flying our way and it does hurt its a burning sensation in your throat and chest.I have just find out why one of my old friends with Emphy whose 86yo/ but his lung is only 70 still likes a beer or two.It truly helps them to relax so much that they're breathing like a normal person for a while under the influence, and I think good on you live.I am 57yo/ with a lung of a 90 yo/ . So each time we meet at the Hospital classes and we're called together we have a good laugh in finding out if we all have the same age lungs.Look after your Grandad and mention to Nan that she will have no one to clean for soon.Ask if she could go back to the real old school, mops etc washing ceilings,walls then to polish. Every day

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This healing yoga posture is good for Emphysema in Kapha people. Practise and you will feel the difference.

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