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Why do people with emphysema sometimes have problems with fluid retention and ankle swelling? Swelling, or edema of the ankles, legs, and abdomen often accompanies emphysema. This is because damage to the lungs can also lead to heart damage. Some medications, especially steroids, which are often prescribed for people with emphysema, can make edema worse. [top] Plenty. First of all, food is fuel. Emphysema sufferers use extra energy in the simple act of breathing, so their caloric requirements can higher than those of healthy people. Food also provides vital vitamins and nutrients. Good nutritional support helps to maintain lung function, while improper nutrition can cause the diaphragm The muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavity. It is the primary muscle used in breathing. and other breathing muscles to weaken. [top] Where can I find moral support to help me deal with a diagnosis of emphysema? Contact the American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org via the Internet or by telephone (toll-free, 1-800-LUNGUSA) to find a support group near you. Your local hospital also may sponsor a support group. [top] Sometimes the first obvious symptom of emphysema is wheezing Whistling sound heard when someone breathes out or in., which also can be a symptom of asthma. Asthma and emphysema sometimes are confused with each other and often coexist. In general, wheezing while inhaling is due to asthma while wheezing during exhalation but not during inspiration is due to emphysema and/or bronchitis. Another way to tell the difference is to try asthma medications and see if they make a difference. People with emphysema usually do not respond to asthma medications. [top]
What name will show up on my credit card? Our company name will appear as: Progressive Health Inc. [top] Our products are not available in stores but can be purchased online at www.progressivehealth.com or by calling us at: 888-482-6460. Although we do not have any distributors in foreign countries (with the exception of the UK), we have successfully shipped to doorsteps around the world. [top] In the US we ship via DHL. We can ship either DHL Express listed as USA- Fastest (1 - 4 Day Delivery) with the cost of $9.97. Or we can ship DHL Ground listed as USA- Most Affordable (4 - 10 Day Delivery) with the cost of about $3.95. [top] Currently we ship exclusively DHL. If you would like us to ship to a PO Box please choose ground shipping listed as USA- Most Affordable (4 - 10 Day Delivery) and we will arrange for your order to be shipped Priority Mail. However, your order may be delayed 1-2 days before it ships. [top] Do you ship internationally and what is the cost and time frame? We ship to your country via the US Postal service. We have 2 shipping options, 1 is Global Priority Mail for $12.95 with a time frame of 3-4 weeks. The other shipping option is Global Express Mail for $24.95 with a time from of 5-10 business days depending on customs. [top] There is no tracking available with Global Priority Mail, but there is tracking with Global Express Mail. [top] We do ship to FPO and APO addresses. However, our system is very sensitive to the billing address used. If you plan to ship to a location other than your billing address, please note that there is a potential for delay in the ordering process. For your protection, orders will be held while our customer service center authenticates billing address and confirms the alternative shipping locale. Orders will not be held for longer than 24 hours. For state, use the following abbreviations when placing FPO/APO addressed orders: YES, we do take both checks and money orders in US funds. Just submit an order like normal and once you get to the page where you submit payment, click on the echeck option for checks and the mail option for money orders. [top] Attn: Progressive Health Returns |
