Yes. The number of women diagnosed with lung disease in the United States is on the rise. The percentage of women dying from lung disease in this country is also increasing. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women in the United States. It kills more women than breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer combined. Deaths from lung cancer among women have risen 150 percent in the last 20 years while deaths among men are decreasing.

Lung disease is fully explained, including prevalence, type of lung disease, common lung diseases, cause and signs and symptoms of lung disease, diagnostic testing and treatment for lung disease, and what to do if you suspect you have a lung disease. Tips for lowering risk of lung disease are also provided.

Three of the most common lung diseases in women are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. Other important but less widespread lung problems that affect women include: Pulmonary emboli and pulmonary hypertension -- These conditions affect the blood flow and gas exchange in the lungs. Sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis -- People with these diseases have stiffening and scarring in the lungs. This FAQ gives detailed information on asthma, COPD, and lung cancer.

Many lung diseases can be effectively treated with medications. If you have emphysema, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a treatment option that may be available to you. LVRS may be recommended once you completes an evaluation. This evaluation will determine if you are a candidate. For more information regarding this option, please call (888) LUHS-888 and ask for the lung transplant team.

Find out what the most common lung diseases in women include and get basic information for each lung disease.

There are many known causes of lung disease. Still, the causes of many lung diseases are still not known. Some known causes of lung disease include: Smoking. Smoke from cigarettes, cigars and pipes is the number one cause of lung disease. So the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of lung disease is to stop smoking. If you live or work with a smoker, it is also very important to steer clear of second hand smoke. Ask the person to smoke outdoors. Radon gas.

Being diagnosed with a lung disease can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Many people feel alone and may not know what to do once they have been diagnosed. These suggestions will help give you direction.

Every person has a different way of handling news that a loved one has cancer. Many parents don't want to burden their child or children with worries and fears about their sickness. But even the youngest children can sense when something is wrong. Get some tips about how to tell your children.

Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by reduced lung volume, either because of an alteration in lung parenchyma or because of a disease of the pleura, chest wall, or neuromuscular apparatus. In physiological terms, restrictive lung diseases are characterized by reduced total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity, or resting lung volume. Accompanying characteristics are preserved airflow and normal airway resistance, which are measured as the functional residual capacity (FRC).

Statistical evidence does show that people with Crohn's disease have a slightly higher incidence of colon cancer than the general population does. For this reason, doctors begin regularly screening those with Crohn's disease about 12 years after diagnosis if the disease is confined to the small intestine, and eight years after diagnosis if there is disease in the colon.

Given where the expedition is traveling and how long we will be on the road, it is likely that we will deal with sickness, but we have taken many precautions to avoid disease. Steve Bouey just finished his third round of vaccinations (15 shots in total) and in conjunction with common sense, should be well protected.

Stop smoking. If you are a smoker, the single most important thing you can do to stay healthy is stop smoking. Talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Smoke from all tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, and pipes) boosts the chances of lung disease. Avoid second hand smoke. The best thing you can do to avoid lung disease is to stay away from smoke. If you live or work with people who smoke, ask them to smoke outside. Non-smokers have the right to a smoke-free work place.

You've survived your lung disease treamtment and you want to return to work. You've decided to apply for a new job. Do you need to tell your potential employer about your lung disease history? Find out how to handle disclosure of your medical history.

The risks regarding flying relate to rapid pressure changes in the outside environment compared with the lungs. In general, any increased risk that an Alpha might have in this regard would be related to the potential presence of bullae or blebs near the surface of the lung. If there are no blebs, and the Alpha's lung function is normal or only mildly to moderately impaired, there should be no problem.

Yes. More than 35 million Americans have an ongoing (or chronic) lung disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If all types of lung disease are lumped together it is the number three killer in the United States. It causes 1 in 7 deaths in this country each year.

Yes. One in three American women dies of heart disease. In 2003, almost twice as many women died of cardiovascular disease (both heart disease and stroke) than from all cancers combined. The older a woman gets, the more likely she is to get heart disease. But women of all ages should be concerned about heart disease. All women should take steps to prevent heart disease. Both men and women have heart attacks, but more women who have heart attacks die from them.

Yes. African American and Hispanic American/Latina women are more likely to get heart disease because they tend to have more risk factors such as obesity, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, and diabetes than white women. Women of color also are more likely than white women to die of heart disease. If you're a woman of color, take steps to reduce your risk factors.

No. Lupus affects women eight to ten times more frequently than men and often first appears in women of child-bearing years (ages 18 to 45).Women of color (African-American, Native American, Asian and Hispanic) are affected more often than Caucasian women. Lupus also can affect children, the elderly and men.

A Pap test is not used for the detection of STDs. If you are worried that you may have an STD, inform your doctor or nurse to discuss other tests.

Not usually. Women with UC seem to get pregnant as easily as other women. But some studies suggest that women with active CD have more problems with fertility than other women. Plus, women who have had surgery for IBD, particularly an IPAA, have more difficulty getting pregnant than women in the general population.

Women with IBD should talk with their doctors before getting pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant, it is important to call your doctor immediately. Some of the medicines used to treat IBD may harm the growing fetus. Research shows that it is best for women with IBD to get pregnant while their disease is inactive (in remission). If the baby is conceived at this time, most women with IBD seem to have fairly normal pregnancies.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over 40 years old, especially after menopause. Once a woman reaches the age of 50, (about the age of natural menopause), the risk for heart disease increases dramatically. In young women who have undergone early or surgical menopause, the risk for heart disease is also higher, especially when combined with other risk factors such as:

LOW RISK Congratulations. You have none of the major risk factors for premature facial aging. Your face may age at a slower-than-average rate. AVERAGE Like most people, you have some risk factors for premature aging, which means you're likely to age at an average rate. HIGH Your risk of aging rapidly is higher than average. Individual factors will determine how much more quickly you may age.

Chronic lung disease is a condition in which damaged tissue in a newborn baby's lungs causes breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, and produce extra mucus.

Being born early (prematurely). Chronic lung disease most commonly occurs in babies who are born before 26 weeks of gestational age and who weigh less than 2.2 lb (998 g).1 A premature baby's lungs may not be fully developed. This makes the baby likely to develop infections, swelling, and fluid buildup that can lead to chronic lung disease. Injury to the lungs from the forced breathing and high concentrations of oxygen that accompany treatment with a ventilator.

There is no one test to diagnose chronic lung disease. A doctor may first suspect it if your baby has difficulty breathing. The diagnosis is confirmed when both of the following are present:1 weeks of gestational age, the baby needs more oxygen than is present in ordinary air. Gestational age is the number of weeks and days a baby has developed since the beginning of the pregnancy, or gestation. A doctor may order other tests to rule out other causes of breathing difficulties.

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