HubHip - Emphysema

DescriptionAn abnormal condition of the lungs in which there is over inflation of the air sacs of the lungs, leading to a breakdown of their wall, a decrease in respiratory function, and, in severe cases, increasing breathlessness. It appears to be associated with chronic bronchitis, smoking and advancing age; one form that occurs early in life is related to a hereditary lack of an enzyme.

Emphysema

International Health News Database (Site) - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
National Emphysema Foundation (Site) - Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
NETT (Site) - The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
HealthWorld Online (Site) - Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center (Site) - Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
Every Breath You Take (Site) - Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
Med Help (Site) - A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial (Site) - A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
E-Medicine (Site) - An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
Drug InfoNet (Site) - FAQs about emphysema.
WebMD Inc. (Site) - A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
The Lung Association (Site) - An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure (Site) - Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
Personal MD (Site) - A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
eMedicine Health - Emphysema (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Ask Dr Stoll (Site) - An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
IBV Valve Trial (Site) - Details about a clinical trial for those between the ages of forty and seventy four who have a confirmed diagnosis of emphysema. Information about participation and see if you are a candidate.

International Health News Database (Site) - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis.
National Emphysema Foundation (Site) - Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources.
NETT (Site) - The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema.
HealthWorld Online (Site) - Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center (Site) - Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema.
Every Breath You Take (Site) - Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration.
Med Help (Site) - A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema.
The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial (Site) - A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery.
E-Medicine (Site) - An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
Drug InfoNet (Site) - FAQs about emphysema.
WebMD Inc. (Site) - A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments.
The Lung Association (Site) - An explanation of what happens with emphysema including explanatory diagrams.
Center for Chest Disease and Respiratory Failure (Site) - Discussion of volume reduction surgery to improve emphysema.
Personal MD (Site) - A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
eMedicine Health - Emphysema (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Ask Dr Stoll (Site) - An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding.
IBV Valve Trial (Site) - Details about a clinical trial for those between the ages of forty and seventy four who have a confirmed diagnosis of emphysema. Information about participation and see if you are a candidate.
National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema () - Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled.

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Emphysema