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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
EMPHYSEMA
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Emphysema'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Respiratory System by taking the free respiratory health quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON EMPHYSEMAEmphysema is a condition where the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged and rupture, creating large air filled spaces in the lungs. The early symptoms of emphysema are shortness of breath, coughing, and recurrent lung infections.Imagine a collection of tiny bubbles. As each tiny bubble pops, it combines with the neighboring bubble and a larger bubble forms. A similar process happens to the air sacs of the lungs - as the sacs rupture they combine to form larger sacs. Eventually large air spaces from, replacing the spongy elastic tissue of the lungs, and causing hyperinflation of the lungs. Each time a sac ruptures, the surface area of the lungs diminishes, reducing oxygen absorption. Eventually, the lungs are not able to absorb enough oxygen for the body. ComplicationsThe loss of elastic tissue of the lungs makes breathing more difficult and those with emphysema must use chest muscles to support breathing. This gives those with emphysema a barrel chested appearance. The use of muscles to support breathing takes significant effort, leading to weight loss and exhaustion. Normally, exhalation is effortless due to elastic recoil in the lungs. Emphysema patients, on the hand, must use their muscles to physically push the air out the lungs.The chronic inflammation associated with emphysema causes excess mucus, which may be difficult to expectorate due to hyperinflation. This leads to solid mucus plugs that may become infected. Emphysema is progressive and may develop into chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Risk FactorsSmoking tobacco is one of the main risk factors of emphysema, as well as long term exposure to respiratory irritants such as asbestos, fumes, dust, paints, and chemicals.However emphysema also develops in those who do not have exposure. A genetic disorder resulting in alpha-1-trypsin deficiency may predispose individuals to loss of elastic tissue, fibrosis, and emphysema. TreatmentThere is no cure for emphysema. To slow the profession, remove the cause of respiratory irritation. Antifibrotic herbs and connective tissue tonics help to preserve what lung function still exists.Oxygen therapy may slow the progression of the disease. Chronic hypoxia leads to pulmonary hypertension, which results in further detrioration and strain on the heart. Serine protease inhibitors may reduce elastase enzymes that break down elastic tissue. Lifestyle Tips for Clearing Morning MucusMucus builds while sleeping and lying down at night due to slowed circulation and less movement. Emphysema patients may benefit from clearing the lungs first thing in the morning by:
Disclaimer: 'Emphysema' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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| GUNA | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
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CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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EMETIC
An herb that causes vomiting and nausea.PRANA
Prana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.ANTIFIBROTIC
Fibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.VULNERARY
An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.LUNG-TONIC
Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIMICROBIAL
An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.IMMUNE-CALMING
Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.VESSEL-TONIC
An herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.FLAVONOIDS
Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4
EMPHYSEMA IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4 - TISSUE DISEASEIf you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Emphysema'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna. |
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste. |
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Emphysema'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Respiratory System by taking the free respiratory health quiz:
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Emphysema'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Lungs
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
Risk Factor: 870% more often
Complication: +10.5 times as often
Complication: +10.5 times as often
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Wheezing
Risk Factor: 520% more often
Complication: +6.3 times as often
Complication: +6.3 times as often
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Bronchitis
Risk Factor: 250% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Shortness of Breath
Risk Factor: 280% more often
Complication: +4.4 times as often
Complication: +4.4 times as often
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Pneumonia
Risk Factor: 250% more often
Complication: +3.8 times as often
Complication: +3.8 times as often
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Heart
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Risk Factor: 300% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Addictions and Habits
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)
Risk Factor: 200% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Throat
Cough with mucus / wet cough
Risk Factor: 280% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Risk Factors of Emphysema
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Emphysema.
Overall, 0.37% of people surveyed in this research study reported Emphysema.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 0.37%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel overweight (25362)
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84
0.3%
20% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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38
Small number of cases
0.2%
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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73
0.4%
10% more often
Female (26227)
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85
0.3%
20% less often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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7
Small number of cases
3.7%
890% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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5
Small number of cases
3.6%
870% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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37
Small number of cases
3.6%
870% more often
Lichen planus (206)
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5
Small number of cases
2.4%
540% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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58
2.3%
520% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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3
Small number of cases
2.2%
490% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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4
Small number of cases
2.1%
460% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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5
Small number of cases
2.1%
460% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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4
Small number of cases
2%
440% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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3
Small number of cases
1.8%
380% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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34
Small number of cases
1.8%
380% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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5
Small number of cases
1.7%
360% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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23
Small number of cases
1.6%
330% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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3
Small number of cases
1.6%
330% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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3
Small number of cases
1.5%
300% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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2
Small number of cases
1.5%
300% more often
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (205)
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3
Small number of cases
1.5%
300% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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5
Small number of cases
1.5%
300% more often
Cough with mucus / wet cough (3294)
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45
Small number of cases
1.4%
280% more often
Shortness of Breath (6434)
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91
1.4%
280% more often
Glaucoma (430)
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6
Small number of cases
1.4%
280% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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33
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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50
1.3%
250% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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12
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Hepatitis (Past/Current) (790)
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10
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
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36
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Convulsions (156)
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2
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Flat rash (526)
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7
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Colon Polyps (468)
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6
Small number of cases
1.3%
250% more often
Large amounts of mucus (2491)
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31
Small number of cases
1.2%
220% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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10
Small number of cases
1.2%
220% more often
Skin problems on elbows (2379)
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29
Small number of cases
1.2%
220% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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7
Small number of cases
1.2%
220% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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3
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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4
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Pain relieved by cold (374)
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4
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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2
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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9
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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2
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current) (3840)
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42
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Wrinkly skin (4279)
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48
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Skin problems entire body (1396)
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16
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) (534)
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6
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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10
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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25
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Croup (176)
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2
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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5
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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21
Small number of cases
1.1%
200% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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14
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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16
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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3
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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2
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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33
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Gray teeth (1031)
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10
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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12
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Skin problems on knees (1119)
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11
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Baggy / sagging skin (4442)
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46
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Boils (1160)
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12
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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2
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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6
Small number of cases
1%
170% more often
Post Menopausal (6871)
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61
0.9%
140% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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18
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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18
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Tooth Infection (1644)
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15
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Asthma (5086)
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44
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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7
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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6
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
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18
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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2
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Jaundice (568)
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5
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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13
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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10
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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2
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Edema (2527)
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23
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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23
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Limited sense of smell (3232)
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30
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Limited sense of taste (2674)
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25
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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28
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Skin problems on ears (1503)
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13
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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30
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Purpura (429)
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4
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Scabies (211)
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2
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Skin cancer (1006)
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9
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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17
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Grave's Disease (229)
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2
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Defensive (225)
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2
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Past) (9489)
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82
0.9%
140% more often
Poor hearing (1163)
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10
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Braces / Dentures (3762)
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34
Small number of cases
0.9%
140% more often
Dry cough (4384)
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35
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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13
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Stomach Ulcer (1449)
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12
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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7
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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46
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Nasal Polyps (787)
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6
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Diarrhea quickly after eating (3488)
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27
Small number of cases
0.8%
110% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Emphysema
In this research study, people who report Emphysema were likely to report the following:
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CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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37
+10.5 times
30%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Wheezing
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58
+6.3 times
47%
7.51% (2,488 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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12
+5.7 times
10%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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23
+5.2 times
19%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Chronic cough
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34
+4.6 times
27%
5.83% (1,911 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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91
+4.4 times
73%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Glaucoma
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6
+4.3 times
5%
1.15% (430 cases)
Flat rash
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7
+3.9 times
6%
1.53% (526 cases)
Pneumonia
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36
+3.8 times
29%
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Laryngitis
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12
+3.6 times
10%
2.78% (906 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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10
+3.6 times
8%
2.25% (816 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Current)
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42
+3.5 times
34%
9.61% (3,840 cases)
Bronchitis
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50
+3.5 times
40%
11.33% (3,856 cases)
Cough with mucus / wet cough
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45
+3.5 times
36%
10.28% (3,294 cases)
Hepatitis (Past/Current)
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10
+3.5 times
8%
2.31% (790 cases)
Large amounts of mucus
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31
+3.5 times
25%
7.22% (2,491 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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16
+3.4 times
13%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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7
+3.4 times
6%
1.76% (575 cases)
Liver Sore
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10
+3.4 times
8%
2.35% (883 cases)
Skin problems on elbows
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29
+3.4 times
23%
6.82% (2,379 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
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33
+3.3 times
27%
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Boils
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12
+3.2 times
10%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Wrinkly skin
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48
+3.2 times
39%
12.07% (4,279 cases)
Skin problems entire body
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16
+3.2 times
13%
4.06% (1,396 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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5
+3.2 times
4%
1.26% (437 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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46
+3.1 times
37%
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
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6
+3.1 times
5%
1.62% (534 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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18
+3.0 times
15%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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21
+3.0 times
17%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Skin growths - other
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6
+3.0 times
5%
1.68% (619 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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33
+3.0 times
27%
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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18
+3.0 times
15%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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18
+3.0 times
15%
5.07% (1,940 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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28
+2.9 times
23%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Gray teeth
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10
+2.9 times
8%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Limited sense of taste
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25
+2.9 times
20%
6.93% (2,674 cases)
Tooth Infection
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15
+2.9 times
12%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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25
+2.9 times
20%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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9
+2.8 times
7%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Skin problems on knees
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11
+2.8 times
9%
3.18% (1,119 cases)
Chronic Infection
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14
+2.8 times
11%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Braces / Dentures
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34
+2.8 times
27%
9.76% (3,762 cases)
Neuralgia
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9
+2.8 times
7%
2.54% (784 cases)
Edema
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23
+2.7 times
19%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Chest Pain
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23
+2.7 times
19%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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12
+2.7 times
10%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Purpura
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4
+2.7 times
3%
1.11% (429 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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13
+2.7 times
10%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
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17
+2.6 times
14%
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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32
+2.6 times
26%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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30
+2.6 times
24%
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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10
+2.6 times
8%
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Asthma
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44
+2.5 times
35%
13.79% (5,086 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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7
+2.5 times
6%
2.38% (886 cases)
Fatty Liver
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21
+2.5 times
17%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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6
+2.5 times
5%
2.03% (817 cases)
Prolapsed Uterus
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7
+2.4 times
6%
2.45% (769 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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23
+2.4 times
19%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Tobacco Cigarette Smoker (Past)
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82
+2.4 times
66%
27.25% (9,489 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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6
+2.4 times
5%
2.07% (690 cases)
Jaundice
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5
+2.4 times
4%
1.66% (568 cases)
Limited sense of smell
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30
+2.4 times
24%
10.02% (3,232 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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46
+2.4 times
37%
15.48% (5,699 cases)
Skin cancer
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9
+2.4 times
7%
2.94% (1,006 cases)
Skin problems on ears
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13
+2.4 times
10%
4.22% (1,503 cases)
Diarrhea quickly after eating
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27
+2.4 times
22%
9.32% (3,488 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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22
+2.4 times
18%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Skin Infection
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5
+2.4 times
4%
1.7% (608 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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9
+2.3 times
7%
3% (1,069 cases)
Corns
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16
+2.3 times
13%
5.62% (2,019 cases)
Post Menopausal
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61
+2.3 times
49%
21.44% (6,871 cases)
Skin problems on Abdomen
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15
+2.3 times
12%
5.29% (1,865 cases)
Lazy Eye / Eyelid
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18
+2.3 times
15%
6.62% (2,460 cases)
Urinary incontinence
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26
+2.2 times
21%
9.38% (3,117 cases)
Kidney Infection
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13
+2.2 times
10%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Warts
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19
+2.2 times
15%
6.87% (2,402 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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21
+2.2 times
17%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Athlete's foot
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17
+2.2 times
14%
6.47% (2,270 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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31
+2.1 times
25%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Dental Surgery or Missing Teeth
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75
+2.1 times
60%
27.99% (11,164 cases)
H pylori infection
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7
+2.1 times
6%
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Psoriasis
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16
+2.1 times
13%
6.07% (2,135 cases)
Chronic Fungus infection
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18
+2.1 times
15%
7.02% (2,556 cases)
Pressure in eye
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16
+2.1 times
13%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)
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39
+2.1 times
31%
14.64% (5,247 cases)
Dry cough
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35
+2.1 times
28%
13.26% (4,384 cases)
Thick mucus
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53
+2.1 times
43%
20.46% (7,806 cases)
Skin lacks tone
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40
+2.1 times
32%
15.24% (5,438 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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4
+2.1 times
3%
1.44% (568 cases)
Goiter
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4
+2.1 times
3%
1.44% (482 cases)
Unemployed / underemployed
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44
+2.1 times
35%
16.88% (7,576 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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29
+2.1 times
23%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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7
+2.1 times
6%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Cancer
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10
+2.1 times
8%
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Hysterectomy
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24
+2.1 times
19%
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Nasal Polyps
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6
+2.1 times
5%
2.43% (787 cases)
Bloodshot Eyes
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18
+2.0 times
15%
7.33% (2,543 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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20
+2.0 times
16%
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Mice in house
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14
+2.0 times
11%
5.4% (1,835 cases)
Red capillaries visible on skin
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29
+2.0 times
23%
11.3% (4,003 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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9
+2.0 times
7%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
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