Emphysema

Emphysema
A lateral chest x-ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm.

Emphysema Microchapters
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Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Emphysema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Emphysema On the Web
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Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Emphysema All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Emphysema
CDC on Emphysema
Emphysema in the news
Blogs on Emphysema
Directions to Hospitals Treating Emphysema
Risk calculators and risk factors for Emphysema

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Tests | Pulmonary function test | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention | Secondary Prevention

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