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If you are a woman, do not smoke, do not work or live in an area where you are close by or affected with polution, you are not surrounded by those who smoke? My mother is getting an xray to check for it because she has been coughing a lot. Thanks.
and it doesnt run in the family*
Mike_T says:
I know exactly how you feel, I was in a very similar situation. I remember that I was so nervous at that time and I took it out on everyone around me. I didnt know what could I do until, thanks god, I found Smoke Deter. Now I can look back and laugh on myself and in the same time I remember how helpless I was. I hope that I'll never be in the same situation again
If your mum has never smoked or been in a smoky enviroment for a lengthy period of time then her chances of pulmonary disease are decreased. But diseases like Emphysema start at early adulthood and become obvious years later. My own mum, started to have pains in her side, constant coughing at the age of 44, emphysema was diagnosed.
I truly hope this isn’t the case for your mum as it is an awful thing to go through. My aunt was recently diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis and she was "delighted". Which sounds crazy but after waching my mum suffer for all those years [she passed away in Sept age 57] She didnt want to go though it herself.
Hope your mum gets on ok xx
What causes pulmonary embolism? The most common cause of a pulmonary embolism is a blood clot. The blood clot breaks loose from the deep veins in the legs or pelvis. Fatty clots from a bone break or an amniotic fluid embolus during childbirth are other causes. The following conditions may increase your chances of having pulmonary embolism:
Being overweight.
Certain inherited blood diseases, such as thrombophilia and hyperhomocysteinemia.
Medical conditions, including having a pulmonary embolism in the past, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), cancer, and heart problems.
Pregnancy and childbirth.
Recent surgery, especially joint replacement, major abdominal (stomach), and OB/GYN procedures.
Sitting or lying in one position for a long time. Examples are traveling by plane or when you have to stay in bed for a long time.
Smoking.
Taking birth control pills.
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism? The most common signs and symptoms include:
Fast heartbeats.
Sudden shortness of breath.
Sudden chest pain that becomes worse with deep breathing.
Trouble breathing or fast breathing.
Other symptoms may be:
Bluish nails.
Cold or pale skin and sweating a lot.
Coughing up blood.
Fainting.
Fever.
there are such things as community acquired pneumonia or if your mom has had colds lately, she might have developed an upper respiratory tract infection. there are a lot of factors to consider such as your mother’s age (the older we get, our ability to fight diseases decreases), underlying diseases, if she’s been exposed to someone who has been sick lately or if she has traveled to other places. these things your doctor should know. x-rays are diagnostic. a thorough history taken by your doctor will paint a better picture in conjunction with all other diagnostic tests that your mother takes.