Emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Respiratory Disorders

An abnormal condition of the lungs in which there is over inflation of the air sacs of the lungs, leading to a breakdown of their wall, a decrease in respiratory function, and, in severe cases, increasing breathlessness. It appears to be associated with chronic bronchitis, smoking and advancing age; one form that occurs early in life is related to a hereditary lack of an enzyme.

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• - An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
  
• - Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.
  
• - Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema.
  
• - An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
  
• - Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
  
• - Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
  
• - An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD.
  
• - A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
  
• - Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
  
• - A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
  
• - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
  
• - Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
  
• - Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics.
  
• - Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
  
• - An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
  
• - The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
  
• - An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
  
• - A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers.
  
• - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  
• - FAQs about emphysema.
  
• - Information about A1AD related emphysema which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin. Some of the topics discussed are who is at risk, symptoms and treatment.
  
• - A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
  
• - A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
  
• - Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
  
• - Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available.
  
  

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