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| | Emphysema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The only 'cure' for emphysema is a lung transplant, although not many patients are strong enough physically to survive the surgery. | | | Pulmonary rehabilitation can be very helpful to optimize the patients quality of life and teach the patient how to actively manage his or her care. | | | Studies for the better part of the past century have focused mainly upon the putative role of leukocyte elastase (also neutrophil elastase), a serine protease found in neutrophils, as a primary contributor to the connective tissue damage seen in the disease. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emphysema
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| | Dr. Koop - Emphysema- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | The symptoms of emphysema vary considerably and may be confused with those of other conditions, so doctors rely on chest x-rays and tests of lung function to make a definitive diagnosis. | | | Emphysema may masquerade for years as something else. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. |
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| | Emphysema may be present with other lung diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. | | | People with emphysema experience breathlessness and are usually diagnosed by physical examination, measures of lung function, and X-rays of the chest. | | | However, because emphysema is essentially irreversible, and because tobacco abuse is associated with numerous other conditions including heart disease, lung cancer, stomach cancer, bladder cancer, and others, it is essential to emphasize that NO ONE should consider cigarette smoking a safe practice. |
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http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/lung/faq6.cfm
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| | NATIONAL EMPHYSEMA TREATMENT TRIAL |
| | Participants with mostly upper-lobe emphysema and high exercise capacity had no difference in survival between the LVRS and Medical participants, but those in the surgical group were more likely to function better than those who received medical treatment without surgery. | | | NETT researchers found that, on average, patients with severe emphysema who undergo LVRS with medical therapy are more likely to function better and do not face an increased risk of death compared to those who receive only medical therapy. | | | The NETT (National Emphysema Treatment Trial) is a landmark study which clarified short-term and long-term risks and benefits of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) to treat severe emphysema. |
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm
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| | eMedicine - Emphysema : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM |
| | Laennec contributed considerably to the understanding of emphysema and recognized that emphysema is associated with chronic bronchitis. | | | Although palliation of symptoms of end-stage emphysema is an important benefit of the procedure, improvement in patient survival would be a major finding to support wider application of lung reduction surgery. | | | This type of emphysema generally is observed in patients with homozygous alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency. |
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| | Emphysema is a respiratory disease in which the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, become enlarged. | | | When emphysema is in the early stages, the doctor may only hear some wheezes upon listening to your chest with a stethoscope. | | | He or she will ask about your smoking habits and any family history of emphysema or COPD. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/e/emphysema.htm
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| | Emphysema is a condition in which there is over-inflation of structures in the... | | | Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. | | | working to facilitate the education, treatment, and, especially, a cure for emphysema and related lung diseases. |
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| | Emphysema patients may also develop an enlarged, or "barrel,", chest. | | | Another surgical procedure used for emphysema patients is lung transplantation. | | | The patient should discuss these remedies with their health care practitioner prior to trying them, as some may interact with the more traditional treatments that are already being used. |
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http://www.lifesteps.com/gm/Atoz/ency/emphysema.jsp
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| | People who didn't have emphysema in the upper lobes of their lungs and who had a greater exercise capacity after a program of pulmonary rehabilitation did not respond well to the surgery. | | | When emphysema is advanced, you must work so hard to expel air from your lungs that breathing can consume up to 20 percent of your resting energy. | | | Those who benefited had emphysema in the upper lobes of their lungs and a low exercise capacity even after undergoing several weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation. |
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| | BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Emphysema |
| | Currently, emphysema cannot be cured, although radical surgical methods have been tried with some success. | | | The tiny air sacs in the lungs called alveoli, through which oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream, lose their natural elasticity, meaning spent air is pushed back out into the lungs. | | | Most patients try to control the symptoms with bronchodilators - the same inhalers asthmatics use - as these help relax the airways and help oxygen get to the lungs. |
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| | Maryland Center for the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Information Guide |
| | Emphysema, short for pulmonary emphysema, is a chronic lung condition in which alveoli, or air sacs, may be: | | | The national clinical trial performed by MD-NETT is designed to determine what is the best treatment for people with severe emphysema: medical management alone, which typically involves medication, rehabilitation, and exercise therapy, or medical management plus lung volume reduction surgery. | | | Emphysema does not develop suddenly, but occurs very gradually. |
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| | Bronchodilator drugs (prescription drugs that relax and open air passages in the lungs): may be prescribed to treat emphysema if there is a tendency toward airway constriction or tightening. | | | Continuing research is being done to find answers to many questions about emphysema, especially about the best ways to prevent the disease. | | | This over inflation results from a breakdown of the walls of the alveoli, which causes a decrease in respiratory function (the way the lungs work) and often, breathlessness. |
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http://www.oclung.org/webpages/emphysema.html
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| | Emphysema,Treatment Options, UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| | For patients whose emphysema has worsened to the point that they cannot maintain enough oxygen in their bloodstreams, 24-hour oxygen therapy may be necessary. | | | Supervised exercise called pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the newest and most promising therapies for emphysema. | | | Medications for less serious attacks include bronchodilators (a family of drugs that widens the air passages and can sometimes ease breathing) and theophylline (a medication that relaxes the smooth muscle tissue in the lungs). |
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| | Emphysema / Bronchitis Medical Information - A professionally moderated, consumer focused free virtual medical clinic offering detailed medical and drug information and support groups on Emphesyma, Bronchitis and other long term medical conditions. | | | Emphysema: Late-Breaking Medical Research - FREE background information on Emphysema, with an opportunity to hire our expert staff to locate the most recent research activities on Emphysema worldwide. | | | National Emphysema Foundation - An organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. |
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| | Emphysema And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Online Reference For Health Concerns |
| | There are many ways to diagnose emphysema, but the most accurate is the chest x-ray. | | | The combination of a larger, less elastic lung and damaged, nonfunctioning tissue means that the air flow out of the lung is much slower, resulting in the feeling of an obstructed airway. | | | For AAT-deficient individuals who smoke, the risk of developing emphysema is much greater than for the general population. |
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| | Penn Lung Center: Health Information - What is Emphysema? |
| | He or she may order chest X-rays and pulmonary function tests to determine whether you have emphysema. | | | The flattened diaphragm works less effectively as the condition progresses. | | | Penn Lung Center: Health Information - What is Emphysema? |
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| | I'll try and explain to you what Emphysema is in understandable terms, rather than copy/pasting definitions and instructions like the majority of the posts here. | | | He is in a dreadful state he looks emaciated, withdrawn, pale skinned and as breathless as a person could be. | | | Quitting smoking is THE BEST thing anyone with ANY lung condition can do for their health. |
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| | Emphysema - MSN Encarta |
| | Abstention from smoking is essential, and change of occupation or residence may be necessary if air pollution or occupational pollution aggravates the condition. | | | Although the deterioration in the lungs brought about by emphysema is permanent and irreversible, treatment can give relief and increase functioning capacity. | | | Children who suffer from bronchitis or asthma are also susceptible. |
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| | Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Respiratory Disorders: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: ... |
| | National Emphysema Foundation - Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. | | | NETT - 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. | | | Ask Dr Stoll - An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding. |
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http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease/Emphysema
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| | Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Emphysema |
| | Emphysema is a chronic lung condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are destroyed. | | | While not a cure for emphysema, the surgery does afford many patients the opportunity to lead healthier, more active lives. | | | Home > Medical Specialties > Lung Diseases > Illnesses & Conditions > Emphysema |
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| | emphysema on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Classification of emphysema in candidates for lung volume reduction surgery *: a new objective and surgically oriented model for describing CT severity and heterogeneity. | | | Simple construction of a subcutaneous catheter for treatment of severe subcutaneous emphysema *. | | | Reduction pneumoplasty for giant bullous emphysema: implications for surgical treatment of nonbullou... |
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| | MedlinePlus: Emphysema |
| | Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach to Improving the Quality of Life (American College of Chest Physicians) | | | Pulmonary Health / Exercise and Care (National Emphysema Foundation) | | | Lung - Diagnosis of COPD and Asthma (National Lung Health Education Program) |
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| | More information on Pulmonary Rehabilitation is given below in the link to the National Emphysema Treatment Trial for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery. | | | There is an important graded exercise program tailored for individual needs to improve overall physical condition, instill confidence and improve daily function. | | | Feasibility of Retinoids in Treatment of Emphysema (FORTE) |
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| | COPD,Emphysema -Efforts Signup Page |
| | As well as providing a very vital support, through a joint email discussion list and educational resource for its members, we are also working to educate and inform patients and care providers as well as promote deeper research for more effective treatment and hopefully a cure for Emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. | | | Be an activist in managing your own disease and join our EFFORTS to help promote vital medical research and education. | | | If you are looking for more information or support about Emphysema or other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you have found the most energetic and comprehensive organization on the web. |
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| | Emphysema Prevention, Cure, Curing Protocol, Remedies, Herbs, Alternative Medicine |
| | Laughing provides us with the natural inner massage, and through change of mood it can account for up to 30% of cure! | | | Emphysema Prevention, Cure, Curing Protocol, Remedies, Herbs, Alternative Medicine | | | This Emphysema Prevention and/or Curing Protocol is for people who are ready to take the full responsibility for their own health. |
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| | That does not mean that the lung does not heal. | | | For medical references that support the statements made on this page, click here | | | Emphysema was first described in 1721, with a more complete description coming in 1799. |
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| | People with emphysema tend to have very pink skin, to be thin, and have a barrel-shaped chest. | | | Emphysema is one of the lung disorders classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | | | Dust or chemical-filled air at work can cause emphysema. |
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| | Disease Category Listing (59): Emphysema |
| | Volunteers needed for three year research study of an investigational medicine for Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis (COPD). | | | Albany; Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, P.C. New investigational medication for COPD/Emphysema | | | This is a study to assess the safety and tolerability of an investigational inhaled insulin medication for people with diabetes who also suffer from emphysema or chronic bronchitis. |
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| | Morphological quantification of emphysema in small human lung specimens: comparison of methods and relation with clinical data. | | | Emphysema, along with chronic bronchitis, is part of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). | | | Early and accurate diagnosis of emphysema is said to be invaluable for identification of clinically silent and mild emphysema. |
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| | emphysema - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | Phrases that include emphysema: pulmonary emphysema, subcutaneous emphysema, centrilobular emphysema, intestinal emphysema, panlobular emphysema, more... | | | Words similar to emphysema: emphysematous, emphysemic, pulmonary emphysema, more... | | | This is a OneLook Word of the Day, which means it might be in the news. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Emphysema |
| | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of emphysema. | | | Antibiotics may be prescribed when respiratory infections occur. |
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| | Doctors just tell you to take more of my asthma rescue medication. | | | It seems strange to me that with all of the victims of emphysema around the world that we are not comparing problems and helping each other. |
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| | Patients with bullae in otherwise normal lung are a subset of patients who may benefit from excision of the bullae. | | | Emphysema may involve different parts of the lung for reasons that are not clear. | | | The expiratory phase of breathing is prolonged and may be accompanied by audible wheeze. |
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| | Technorati Tag: emphysema |
| | Device May Give Some Emphysema Patients Breathing Room A tiny umbrella-shaped valve designed to improve pulmonary function for emphysema patients is... | | | Emphysema Disability Claim Is emphysema illness keeping you from work? | | | Emphysema Treatment from Wei Symptoms such as shortness of breath can be eliminated in two weeks for moderate cases. |
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| | Emphysema is a pathologic condition of the lung defined as abnormal | | | Although the definition of emphysema describes the basic pathology, this disease can be further divided into four subgroups based on the part of the respiratory acinus (lobule) which is damaged and the location of these damaged lobules within the lung. | | | But how does smoke damage the respiratory acinus? |
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| | This photo is taken from a patient with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema. | | | The parenchyma along the major fissure shows some distal acinar emphysema. | | | This photo shows apical bullous disease with relatively little involvement of the rest of the lung. |
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http://pathhsw5m54.ucsf.edu/overview/emphysema.html
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| | Pulmonary function tests on a patient with emphysema will reveal a compromised expiratory flow (due to their low lung recoil), including a low FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio. | | | With their loss, much of the elastic recoil of the lung is also lost. | | | Emphysema is a disease characterized by dilation of the alveolar spaces and destruction of the alveolar walls. |
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| | Compare the smooth surface of this lung with the rough, ugly surface of the lung with emphysema. | | | SPECIMEN 3: Emphysema Close-up - This is a close-up view of what air sacs damaged by emphysema look like. | | | SPECIMEN 2: Lung with Emphysema - This lung shows damage caused by smoking. |
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| | 80-90% of COPD is combined emphysema and chronic bronchitis | | | Most important Tx to reduce mortality and morbidity | | | Characterized by abnormal enlargement of air spaces distal to terminal, non-respiratory bronchiole, accompanied by destructive changes of alveolar walls. |
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| | EFFORTS • EMPHYSEMA FOUNDATION FOR OUR RIGHT TO SURVIVE |
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