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Emphysema
Emphysema is a condition where there is an over-inflation of structures in the lungs known as alveoli or air sacs. This over-inflation results from a breakdown of the walls of the alveoli. This causes a decrease in respiratory function (the way the lungs work) and, often, breathlessness. Early symptoms of emphysema include shortness of breath and a cough.
Follow the links below to find information on emphysema, including treatments.
Reviewed October 2011
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| Title: | Emphysema explained |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Emphysema is a type of lung disease characterised by shortness of breath. Many people with emphysema also have chronic bronchitis. Most cases of emphysema are caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dust. Complications of emphysema can include pneumonia, collapsed lung and heart problems. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Emphysema |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Emphysema is a chronic disease affecting the lungs in which abnormal permanent enlargement of the tiniest airspaces of the lungs, the alveoli and respiratory bronchioles, occurs. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Emphysema: what you need to know - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Emphysema is an ongoing condition in which the walls of the alveoli in the lungs become gradually damaged. Read all about it. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Emphysema: treatment - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Treatment of emphysema is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing the disease from progressing even further. |
| Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Title: | COPD - chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
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| Publisher: | The Australian Lung Foundation |
| Description: | Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are common long-term lung diseases that cause shortness of breath. Each condition can occur on its own, but many people have a mixture of the two problems. In Australia, chronic bronchitis and emphysema usually occur in people who have smoked or continue to smoke cigarettes. |
| Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Title: | Lung volume reduction surgery for diffuse emphysema |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) may help to make the lungs work more efficiently in oxygenating blood in people with emphysema. However, this procedure has been the centre of much controversy with its possible benefit being outweighed by harms and ... |
| Date: | Sep 2008 |
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