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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Pulmonary emphysema
  1. Emphysema (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is emphysema? Emphysema is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. ...
  2. COPD (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... What are the types of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? COPD includes two main types: Emphysema affects the air sacs in your lungs, as ... make mucus. Most people with COPD have both emphysema and chronic ... (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? The cause of COPD is usually long- ...
  3. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disease Lung diseases such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), interstitial lung disease, emphysema, and sleep apnea Other medical conditions such as: ...
  4. Chronic Bronchitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bronchitis is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. The other main type of COPD is emphysema. Most people with COPD have both emphysema and ...
  5. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... help you if you: Have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The two main types are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In COPD, your airways (tubes ...
  6. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency)? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency, or AATD) is an inherited condition that raises ...
  7. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  8. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... short of breath: Lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema, or ... you often have trouble breathing, it is important to find out the cause.