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I do not have a hernia. The omeprazole is to replace the Famotidine ? For GER? No rash. The peeling was present before omeprazole . The peeling started with taking Famotidine and using the Trelegy 200 inhaler . Those were prescribed for me early on . I was diagnosed with stage 4 Emphysema and put on 4 ltrs 24/7 immediately after getting out of the ER. I was also prescribed a
Home consentrator and enogen portable. The portable was useless . After a month saw a pulmonologist and he prescribed Famotidine for acid reflux. He looked at a ct - said my upper lungs were affected . I have seen him every 6 mos for 2 years now . He sees me or one of his NP see me . They take my vitals . Talk for a few minutes . One of the nurses gave me a portable oxy test. She said wow! You may not qualify for oxy machine . This is a great reading. I said “ No it is not” .. I live in the
Woods. Welcome to Northern Michigan . 💜 Crystalena
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Google's AI gave the response, below, about the connection between emphysema and skin issues. I can't verify the correctness, but maybe the skin condition is related to the emphysema. Maybe you can take something to treat the inflammation. I suggest asking also a dermatologist. Best of luck!
From Google AI: Emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can contribute to accelerated skin aging and potentially lead to skin peeling in some individuals. While emphysema doesn't directly cause skin peeling in the sense of a direct medical consequence, the underlying conditions and associated health issues can affect skin health.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Accelerated Skin Aging:
Emphysema, particularly in smokers, is linked to accelerated skin aging due to the damaging effects of smoking and the systemic inflammation associated with the disease. Loss of skin elasticity, a natural part of aging, is further exacerbated in emphysema patients.
Skin Condition and Systemic Inflammation:
COPD, which includes emphysema, is often associated with systemic inflammation. This can impact various bodily functions, including skin health, and potentially lead to skin issues.
Skin Peeling:
While emphysema itself doesn't cause skin peeling in a direct sense, the systemic effects, including inflammation and dehydration, can contribute to skin dryness and flaking.
Subcutaneous Emphysema:
In a rare instance, subcutaneous emphysema (air trapped under the skin) can cause a crackling sensation and swelling, which might be mistaken for skin peeling in some cases. This is a distinct condition from the skin aging effects of emphysema.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency:
This genetic condition can cause emphysema and may also have cutaneous manifestations, including recurrent ulcerative panniculitis (inflammation of subcutaneous fat) that can resemble skin peeling.
In summary, while emphysema doesn't directly cause skin peeling, the disease's effects on skin elasticity, systemic inflammation, and potentially related conditions can contribute to skin dryness, flaking, and other skin issues that might be mistaken for peeling