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[[Emphysema history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Emphysema physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Emphysema laboratory tests|Laboratory Tests | [[Emphysema history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Emphysema physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Emphysema laboratory tests|Laboratory Tests]] | [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease other diagnostic studies|Pulmonary function test]] | [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CT|CT]] | [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Causes
Differentiating Emphysema from other Disorders
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Tests | Pulmonary function test | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
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