Do you think Rehnquist will get any of this in the

[HysteryDiagnosis]

hospital?? I doubt it but it would probably do him well....


http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C419497.html


http://search.lef.org/src-cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=24&EXTRA_ARG=&CFGNAME=MssFind%2Ecfg&host_id=42&page_id=10682624&query=copd&hiword=copd+
Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Updated: 06/05/2003

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Summary
Several lung diseases are collectively known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including asthmatic bronchitis, chronic bronchitis (with normal airflow), chronic obstructive bronchitis, bullous disease, and emphysema. About 11% of the population of the United States has COPD, with the disease becoming increasingly common among older women. According to the Mayo Clinic, COPD kills 85,000 people a year in the United States.

The incidence of emphysema is up more than 40% since 1982. Emphysema ranks 15th among chronic diseases that contribute to limitation of physical activity. About 44% of those with emphysema report that their daily activities have been limited by the condition. According to the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, this chronic lung disease kills 13,000 people a year in the United States alone, but up to 2.4 million Americans are estimated to be suffering from this debilitating condition. Emphysema permanently enlarges and irreversibly damages the alveoli, damages the ends and walls of the smallest bronchioles (the tiny breathing tubes that branch off from the trachea and bronchi), and diminishes the elasticity of the lungs.

[Midlodemocrat]

1. Is that what he has? COPD?

Is he a smoker?

[HysteryDiagnosis]

2. I thought he was dealing with respiratory issues... in addition to

cancer....

[Midlodemocrat]

3. I didn't know about the respiratory issues.

Thanks for the head's up on this.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

4. Link.....

http://www.drkoop.com/newsdetail/93/1506588.html

The 80-year-old Rehnquist arrived at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington via ambulance Tuesday night and was admitted for observation and tests, Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg told the Associated Press.

According to the AP, this is the second time in the past four months that the Chief Justice has been taken by ambulance to the hospital. He was admitted to the center in March after suffering from breathing problems, but did not stay overnight.