COPD Articles A-Z

Emphysema

Emphysema is a lung disease that is often caused by smoking cigarettes. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Emphysema Symptoms

Common emphysema symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. As this eMedTV page explains, symptoms generally occur in people who are at least 40 years old. This article provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of this disease.

Emphysema Treatment

As this eMedTV article explains, there are several types of emphysema treatment, including medication, surgery, and pulmonary rehabilitation. This article offers an in-depth look at these and other options for managing emphysema.

End Stage COPD

In the end stage of COPD, severe problems, such as respiratory failure or heart failure, may occur. This eMedTV Web resource further discusses the end stage of this illness, including possible treatment options your doctor may recommend.

Enphysema

As this eMedTV segment explains, emphysema is a lung disease often characterized by shortness of breath. Other symptoms (such as coughing) and treatment options (such as medicines) are also described. Enphysema is a common misspelling of emphysema.

Enphysema Stages

There are four stages of emphysema: at-risk, mild, moderate, and severe. This eMedTV page discusses the test that is used to determine a patient's stage of emphysema. Enphysema stages is a common misspelling and variation of stages of emphysema.

Ephysema

This eMedTV resource explains that emphysema is a degenerative disease that can result from smoking or breathing pollutants. This page also takes a look at treatment options for the condition. Ephysema is a common misspelling of emphysema.

Fluticason

Fluticasone is a medication used to prevent, but not treat, asthma attacks. This eMedTV article explains why this is the case and also lists a few common side effects seen with the drug. Fluticason is a common misspelling of fluticasone.

Fluticasona

Fluticasone is an inhaled medication often used to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV page explains situations the drug is not used to treat, lists side effects, and links to more information. Fluticasona is the Spanish spelling of fluticasone.

Fluticasone and Salmeterol

Fluticasone and salmeterol is a prescription drug that is used to treat airway spasms. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to treat airway spasms due to COPD or asthma, and also discusses side effects of the drug and when and how to take it.

Fluticasone and Salmeterol (Advair)

Fluticasone and Salmeterol Dosing

This eMedTV page explains that the dose of fluticasone and salmeterol will vary based on several factors, such as your age and the severity of the condition. This page describes the fluticasone and salmeterol dosing guidelines your doctor may follow.

Fluticasone HFA (Flovent)

Fluticasone Inhaler

The fluticasone inhaler is an environmentally-friendly inhaler that can help prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at this inhaler and explains how the inhaled steroid it contains works to help prevent asthma attacks.

Fluticasone Inhaler Dosing

As this eMedTV Web page explains, fluticasone inhalers are usually used twice daily to prevent asthma attacks. This page lists factors that can affect fluticasone dosing (like your age), as well as some general tips on using the inhaler.

Fluticazone

Fluticasone, as this segment of the eMedTV site explains, is used to prevent (but not treat) asthma attacks. This page provides a brief overview of the drug and links to more information. Fluticazone is a common misspelling of fluticasone.

Foradil

Foradil is a prescribed medicine approved to treat or prevent airway spasms and exercise-induced asthma. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, highlights some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

Foradil Aerolizer