- Emphysema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Emphysema is a long-term lung condition that causes shortness of breath Over time, the condition damages the thin walls of the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli In healthy lungs, these sacs stretch and fill with air when you breathe in The elastic sacs help the air leave when you breathe out
- Emphysema Stages: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
80 percent of emphysema cases are caused by smoking We'll go into detail about the condition's stages and how to manage symptoms
- COPD Complications: 10 Possible Complications of COPD - WebMD
COPD makes it hard to breathe in as much air as you need And without enough oxygen, you may have other problems Fortunately, there are simple things you can do Stop smoking, exercise, and
- Emphysema: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment
Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that damages the air sacs in your lungs and makes it hard to breathe You can’t reverse emphysema damage, and it’ll gradually get worse
- COPD: Risks, symptoms and prevention - Mayo Clinic Health System
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a collection of serious lung diseases that obstructs airflow from the lungs and causes breathing issues Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the conditions that most commonly contribute to COPD
- Complications of Emphysema
Chronic emphysema can put you at an increased risk for respiratory failure, which may require round-the-clock oxygen treatment and can be fatal Other complications include a reduced ability to exert yourself, repeated lung or chest infections, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety
- Treating COPD - Mayo Clinic Press
COPD treatment focuses on minimizing further lung damage, controlling symptoms and preventing complications, particularly COPD flare-ups called exacerbations First and foremost is eliminating exposure to the irritant that’s damaged the lungs For most people, that’s tobacco smoke
- Emphysema - mcmapp. mayoclinic. org
In people with emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged Over time, the inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture - creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones
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