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Emphysema

Emphysema. Joy Kim. Symptoms. Shortness of breath on exortion Expanded chest Shortness of breath during physical activities Shortness of breath even in relaxed state Coughing and lowered amount of sputum. Treament. Stop smoking Bronchodilating medications Steroid medications

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Emphysema

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  1. Emphysema Joy Kim

  2. Symptoms • Shortness of breath on exortion • Expanded chest • Shortness of breath during physical activities • Shortness of breath even in relaxed state • Coughing and lowered amount of sputum

  3. Treament • Stop smoking • Bronchodilating medications • Steroid medications • Antibiotics • Oxygen

  4. Causes • Cigarette smoking • Alpha-1-antitrypsin • Air pollution • Genetics • Abnormal airway activity • Old age

  5. Prevention • Prevention of smoking • Avoiding air pollution • Taking medications • Vaccines to keep from respiratory infections • Continual check ups

  6. Works Cited • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emphysema#Diagnosis • http://www.emedicinehealth.com/emphysema/article_em.htm#Emphysema Overview

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