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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, and 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 2009
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Emphysema: treatment - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Treatment of emphysema is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing the disease from progressing even further.
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Apr 2009
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COPD - chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Emphysema explained
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Better Health Channel
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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. Long term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dust may also cause emphysema. Complications of emphysema can include pneumonia, collapsed lung and heart problems.
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Sep 2008
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Lung volume reduction surgery for diffuse emphysema
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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 ...
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Sep 2008
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Emphysema
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of emphysema written by professional medical specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Consumer summary: Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema (update and reappraisal)
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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The intent of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding the procedure of lung volume reduction surgery in patients with emphysema with respect to its safety and effectiveness. Includes 2nd document giving update and reappraisal.
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Sep 2000
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