In some cases, the vitreous gel can peel the retina away from the back of the eye, resulting in a macular hole or retinal tear. This can progress into a retinal detachment if left untreated. Injury or trauma Very occasionally, an injury to the eye or trauma can result in a retinal detachment.
Breathing at higher altitudes might be especially difficult if you have COPD as well as another condition, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes. Being exposed to high-altitude conditions for more than several days can also affect the heart and kidneys.
Doctors â. Can you tell us what effect airspace disease has on lung cancer patients and if it is a causitive factor in the disease or a byproduct of the disease or perhaps treatments.n a recent CT scan for my husband the radiologist noted: âThere is vague patchy airspace disease in the left upper lobe and in the superior segment of the left lower lobe.