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Emphysema is a
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of emphysema. Tobacco smoke and other pollutants are thought to cause the release of chemicals from within the lungs that damage the walls of the air sacs. This damage...
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Emphysema
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
In emphysema (from the Greek word for "inflation"), the walls of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lung are destroyed and lose elasticity (the ability to... Read more »
FDA asks for more info on COPD drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked drugmaker Novartis for more data on their experimental COPD medication. The drug--known as QAB149, or... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you smoke or if you work in a job that carries a high risk of COPD, you should see your doctor once a year to be... Read more »
Subcutaneous emphysema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air gets into tissues under the skin. This usually occurs in the skin covering the chest wall or neck, but can... Read more »
Singer, actor Jerry Reed dies of emphysema
The singer and actor Jerry Reed, best known for his role as "The Snowman" in the three Smokey and the Bandit movies, has died of complications from... Read more »
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