The difference between asthma and emphysema?

By alan cohen Thursday, June 07, 2007

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I have been diagnosed with emphysema. I am a non smoker, have never been. Which of the two diseases is worse, and will my emphysema become asthma?

Thank you

Alan

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Patricia Theiler

6/11/07 11:43am

Be sure to check out the Harvard Health Publication’s response to a question on the Asthma-Emphysema Link. There is also a good video on Breathing With Emphysema which discusses a nonsurgical treatment for emphysema. Women with chronic lung diseases might want to review another video on Building Strength for Lung Patients.

Patricia Theiler
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