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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for 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 ... chronic bronchitis. Most people with COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but how severe each type ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. COPD (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... 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 bronchitis, but how severe each type ...
  4. Chronic Bronchitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... time. The other main type of COPD is emphysema. Most people with COPD have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but how severe each type ...
  5. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... short of breath: Lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema, or pneumonia Problems with your trachea or bronchi, ...
  6. Ozone (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... coughing, throat irritation, worsening of asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. It can lead to permanent lung damage, if ...
  7. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), interstitial lung disease, emphysema, and sleep apnea Other medical conditions such as: ...
  8. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... obstructive pulmonary disease). The two main types are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In COPD, your airways (tubes ...
  9. 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 ...