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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 c...
This page was last updated on October 11th, 2008
Emphysema (from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University
Interactive respiratory physiology for emphysema.
WebMD Inc.WebMD Inc.
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
HealthWorld OnlineHealthWorld Online
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory FailureCenter for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure
Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
Ask Dr StollAsk Dr Stoll
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery TrialThe Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
International Health News DatabaseInternational Health News Database
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
Med HelpMed Help
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
eMedicine Health - EmphysemaeMedicine Health - Emphysema
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
EmphysemaEmphysema
A description of the disorder, followed by links to clinical trials, associations and technical papers.
Emphysema Surgery CenterEmphysema Surgery Center
Information as to the treatment options and the services that are available.
NETTNETT
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.
Mount Auburn HospitalMount Auburn Hospital
An article about emphysema with a description, a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment.
The Lung AssociationThe Lung Association
An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
National Jewish Medical and Research CenterNational Jewish Medical and Research Center
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
Facts About EmphysemaFacts About Emphysema
Information from the American Lung Association of Georgia.
Personal MDPersonal MD
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Drug InfoNetDrug InfoNet
FAQs about emphysema.
Mamas HealthMamas Health
Information about emphysema. What causes it, symptoms and the statistics.
National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For EmphysemaNational Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema
Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.
Every Breath You TakeEvery Breath You Take
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
American Lung AssociationAmerican Lung Association
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.
E-MedicineE-Medicine
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
National Emphysema FoundationNational Emphysema Foundation
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.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe EmphysemaLung Volume Reduction Surgery for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema
An article from Harrison Online written by Robert M. Rogers, MD.

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