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| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Emphysema |
skip navigation medical encyclopedia other encyclopedia topics: a-ag ah-ap aq-az b-bk bl-bz c-cg ch-co cp-cz d-di dj-dz e-ep eq-ez f g h-hf hg-hz i-in io-iz j k l-ln lo-lz m-mf mg-mz n o p-pl pm-pz qion) and are therefore unable to fill with fresh air to ensure adequate oxygen supply to the body. causes, incidence, and risk factors return to top cigarette smoking is the most common cause offollowing: anxiety unintentional weight loss ankle, feet, and leg swelling fatigue signs and tests return to top a physical examination may show decreased breath sounds, wheezing, and/or prolongedmage once it has started. medications used to improve breathing include bronchodilators (hand-held inhaler or nebulizer), diuretics, and corticosteroids. antibiotics may be prescribed when respiratory who undergo the surgery report improvement in walking distance and quality of life. support groups return to top contact the american lung association for a support group near you. expectationsa, call your health care provider if breathing difficulty, cough, sputum production or fever develops or changes. prevention return to top avoiding smoking -- or quitting if you do smoke -- cannt of any and all medical conditions. call 911 for all medical emergencies. adam makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness, or timeliness of
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