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How Can Emphysema And An Enlarged Heart Be Treated While Having Breathlessness?
I just had a chest x-ray because I ve had some shortness of breath. My Dr. phoned that the x-ray showed emphysema and an enlarged heart. Looking at some internet sites they say emphysema is usually caused by smoking. I am an occasional cigar smoker, but do not inhale. Do you think that could have contributed or caused this problem?
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, the primary cause for this disease is smoking. It does not have anything to do with it that whether you inhale or not. Smoking cause irritation of the respiratory system that leads to emphysema. I advise you to stop smoking that is any type of smoking and also keep a distance from people who smoke. Hope it will solve your problem.
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Regards,
Dr. Sumit Kumar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, the primary cause for this disease is smoking. It does not have anything to do with it that whether you inhale or not. Smoking cause irritation of the respiratory system that leads to emphysema. I advise you to stop smoking that is any type of smoking and also keep a distance from people who smoke. Hope it will solve your problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumit Kumar
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