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[[Emphysema primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Emphysema secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Emphysema primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Emphysema secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | ||
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* [[Chronic bronchitis]] | * [[Chronic bronchitis]] | ||
* [[Acute bronchitis]] | * [[Acute bronchitis]] | ||
* [[Acute bronchitis (patient information)]] | * [[Acute bronchitis (patient information)]] | ||
* [[Chronic bronchitis (patient information)]] | * [[Chronic bronchitis (patient information)]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 17:36, 5 March 2012
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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 | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical: Medical Therapy
Surgical: Surgery
Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Related chapter
- Chronic bronchitis
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute bronchitis (patient information)
- Chronic bronchitis (patient information)