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Emphysema of the Lungs

From Deborah Leader, RN, About.com

Updated March 11, 2009

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Emphysema

Emphysema of the Lungs

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Your doctor may recommended a lung transplant if you have severe lung disease such as emphysema, cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis.

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Emphysema

Cystic Fibrosis

Sarcoidosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis

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