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| A lateral chest x-ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm. |
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Emphysema Microchapters |
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Treatment |
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Case Studies |
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Emphysema On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Emphysema |
For Acute bronchitis click here
For Chronic bronchitis click here
For Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease click here
For Acute bronchitis patient info click here
For Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema) patient information click here
For patient information click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Causes
Differentiating Emphysema from other Disorders
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical: Medical Therapy
Surgical: Surgery
Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies