Emphysema
Emphysema | |
H&E (haematoxylin and eosin) stained lung tissue sample from an end-stage emphysema patient. RBCs are red, nuclei are blue-purple, other cellular and extracellular material is pink, and air spaces are white. | |
ICD-10 | J43 |
ICD-9 | 492 |
DiseasesDB | 4190 |
MedlinePlus | 000136 |
eMedicine | med/654 |
Emphysema Microchapters |
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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