Treatment with 90% cure rate for Lung cancer

Annual deaths have increased from 18,000 in 1950 to 158,000 in 1997 in US and roughly 900,000 deaths worldwide with >50% of those in developed countries.

More deaths than the next 3 most common cancers combined (colon/rectum, breast and prostate).

One single measure can lead to 90% cure from this sinister disease ........

"Do not start smoking"
if you do, don't delay quitting.

Asthma diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy

Possible effects on baby:

Asthma symptoms during pregnancy are not only bothersome but elevate the anxiety level as well. In case of a severe attack the developing baby, totally dependant on the mother for oxygen supply, may also be affected.

 

Difficulty in making diagnosis:

Performing the usual diagnostic test, Spiormetry may be diffcult as not only performing the maneuver is cumersome for the pregnant patient, it may cause stress especially after 2nd trimester. With the new method, Impedance Oscillometry, it is much easier to obtain objective measurements for diagnosing the problem and monitor the effects of treatment.

 

Proper follow up:

It is important to be in contact with your pulmonologist or treating physician througout the pregnancy who may help you with re assurance and education about the medications and their use.

Usual outcome:

In most of the cases, Asthma during pregnancy can be effectively treated so much so that the course of pregnancy remains essentially the same as in individuals without Asthma.

COPD / Lung cancer -- who is at the risk?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently the 6th leading cause of death worldwide and will become the 3rd by the year 2020.

Lung cancer is the no. 1 cause of death from any cancer in both men and women.

Anyone who smokes is at the risk of deveoping COPD and Lung cancer.

Don't start smoking if you don't and don't delay quitting if you do.

Asthma FACTS

•    Long term studies suggest many children become asymptomatic by adolescence (M>F).

•    May return in some particularly in those with severe disease.

•    Severity does not vary in a given patient; those with mild asthma rarely progress to more severe disease, whereas those with severe disease usually have severe disease at the onset.

•    Deaths from asthma have declined over the years mostly attributed to widespread use of inhaled corticosteroids.

•    Risk factors for asthma deaths :

  >   poorly controlled disease with frequent use  of  bronchodilator inhalers.

  >   lack of corticosteroid therapy.

  >   previous admission with near fatal asthma.