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Emphysema (COPD)

Emphysema (COPD). Emphysema. A long term progressive disease of the lung Very similar to other diseases of the lung shortness of breath is the main distinguishing factor of emphyema versus other lung diseases Other symptoms are: Wheezing, Coughing, Chest tightness

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Emphysema (COPD)

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  1. Emphysema (COPD)

  2. Emphysema • A long term progressive disease of the lung • Very similar to other diseases of the lung • shortness of breath is the main distinguishing factor of emphyema versus other lung diseases • Other symptoms are: • Wheezing, • Coughing, • Chest tightness • Extended symptoms include loss of appetite and weight loss

  3. Emphysema • Key Information: • Emphysema is the main type of Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • It has no cure, but quitting smoking decreases rate of disease • Tissues in the air sacs are destroyed so air pockets develop and lungs are enlarged • Controllable Risk Factors: • Smoking • Secondhand smoke • Uncontrollable Risk Factors: • Genes • Asthma • Pollution and fumes

  4. Prevention • To prevent lung disease in one’s lifetime, one should: • not smoke • limit their exposure to pollution, fumes, and secondhand smoke

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