Emphysema
Emphysema is a type of COPD that has a progressive course and is incurable. Learn more about emphysema and how it affects your breathing. Discover what causes emphysema, signs and symptoms of emphysema and how a diagnosis of emphysema is made. Learn how to prevent emphysema and the many treatment options available. Learn how to cope with emphysema.
What is Emphysema?
Learn the definition of emphysema and how it affects your breathing.
Learn the definition of emphysema and how it affects your breathing.
Facts About Emphysema
A comprehensive guide to learning more about emphysema including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
A comprehensive guide to learning more about emphysema including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Identifying Symptoms of Emphysema
Learn how to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of emphysema so you can get the treatment you need.
Learn how to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of emphysema so you can get the treatment you need.
Diagnosis of Emphysema
A diagnosis of emphysema includes a thorough history and physical and a battery of diagnosis tests. Find out more about how your doctor makes a diagnosis of emphysema.
A diagnosis of emphysema includes a thorough history and physical and a battery of diagnosis tests. Find out more about how your doctor makes a diagnosis of emphysema.
Emphsema Treatment
The goal of emphysema treatment is to slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life. The treatment of emphysema includes smoking cessation, medications, oxygen, fluid management, pulmonary rehabilitation and lung surgery.
The goal of emphysema treatment is to slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life. The treatment of emphysema includes smoking cessation, medications, oxygen, fluid management, pulmonary rehabilitation and lung surgery.
A Closer Look at Bronchodilators as Treatment for COPD
Bronchodilators are medications used to treat COPD and other lung disorders which relax the airways of the lungs making it easier to breathe. Three classes of bronchodilators are commonly used in treatment of COPD: B-agonists, anticholinergics and methylxanthines.
Bronchodilators are medications used to treat COPD and other lung disorders which relax the airways of the lungs making it easier to breathe. Three classes of bronchodilators are commonly used in treatment of COPD: B-agonists, anticholinergics and methylxanthines.
Overview of Glucocorticoids in Treatment of COPD
Glucocorticoids, or steroids and not indicated for stable COPD due to their multiple side effects but are useful during episodes of acute exacerbation of COPD and are used more often during these times.
Glucocorticoids, or steroids and not indicated for stable COPD due to their multiple side effects but are useful during episodes of acute exacerbation of COPD and are used more often during these times.
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency: An Unsung Cause of Emphysema
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition caused by a lack of a protective protein called alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) that is produced by the liver. Eventually, lack of AAT can lead to COPD, specifically emphysema.
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited condition caused by a lack of a protective protein called alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) that is produced by the liver. Eventually, lack of AAT can lead to COPD, specifically emphysema.
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Learn more about Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and why it leads to the lung disease, emphysema from A.D.A.M.
Learn more about Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and why it leads to the lung disease, emphysema from A.D.A.M.
Test for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
How is AAT deficiency diagnosed? Find out more about the laboratory test used to diagnose Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and how to prepare for it from A.D.A.M.
How is AAT deficiency diagnosed? Find out more about the laboratory test used to diagnose Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and how to prepare for it from A.D.A.M.
Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are just one of the methods used to diagnose emphysema. Find out more about PFTs and how they are used to diagnose COPD and emphysema.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are just one of the methods used to diagnose emphysema. Find out more about PFTs and how they are used to diagnose COPD and emphysema.
Heliox Therapy for COPD
Heliox is a combination of two gases, helium and oxygen. Find out how this "lighter than air" combination creates the perfect therapeutic marriage in an effort to help patients with COPD breathe better.
Heliox is a combination of two gases, helium and oxygen. Find out how this "lighter than air" combination creates the perfect therapeutic marriage in an effort to help patients with COPD breathe better.
Surgical Intervention for COPD
There are three types of surgery for COPD that can help patients breathe better and live a more productive life. Find out more about surgical interventions used to treat COPD and if you may be a good candidate.
There are three types of surgery for COPD that can help patients breathe better and live a more productive life. Find out more about surgical interventions used to treat COPD and if you may be a good candidate.
Lung Transplant Image Gallery
Lung transplant is a possible surgical option for those with end-stage emphysema who meet very specific criteria. Visit the lung transplant image gallery for detailed images of lung transplant surgery.
Lung transplant is a possible surgical option for those with end-stage emphysema who meet very specific criteria. Visit the lung transplant image gallery for detailed images of lung transplant surgery.
What Is a COPD Exacerbation?
Learn more about COPD exacerbation and what causes a COPD exacerbation. Discover signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbation, treatment for COPD exacerbation and how to prevent an exacerbation of COPD.
Learn more about COPD exacerbation and what causes a COPD exacerbation. Discover signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbation, treatment for COPD exacerbation and how to prevent an exacerbation of COPD.
Tips on Quitting Smoking From A.D.A.M.
Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of emphysema. Commit to quit now by following these helpful tips on quitting smoking.
Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of emphysema. Commit to quit now by following these helpful tips on quitting smoking.
Support Groups for Alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency
The important thing to remember about having emphysema related to Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is that you are not alone. Find out more about support groups for those with AAT deficiency from the Alpha-1 Association.
The important thing to remember about having emphysema related to Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is that you are not alone. Find out more about support groups for those with AAT deficiency from the Alpha-1 Association.