Emphysema
Emphysema | |
A lateral chest x-ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm. |
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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 | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies