41. COPD Center Information about therapy for emphysema and lung volume reduction and pulmonary rehabilitation program. http://www.chestsurg.org/emphsema.htm

42. EMedicine - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Emphysema : Article By Pau Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and emphysema Chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (COPD) is estimated to affect 32 million persons in the United http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic99.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Last Updated: February 10, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: COPD chronic bronchitis , cough, dyspnea, pulmonary infections cardiac failure respiratory failure , edema, weight gain obesity mucopurulent relapses , cachexia, blue bloater, pink puffer, asthma wheeze wheezing emphysema ... bronchiectasis , bullous lung disease, excessive mucus production , hyperplasia of mucus-producing glands, hypoxemia polycythemia hypercapnia respiratory acidosis ... right heart failure , V/Q mismatch, progressive exercise intolerance, recurrent pulmonary infections progressive cardiac failure progressive respiratory failure , progressive dyspnea, coarse rhonchi wheezing cyanosis barrel chest ... air pollution AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Paul Kleinschmidt, MD

43. National Jewish Medical And Research Center - Home Page Devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, severe allergies, AIDS, cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus in Denver, CO. http://www.njc.org/

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44. Introduction: Emphysema - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to emphysema as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis,misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/e/emphysema/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Emphysema Next sections Basic Summary for Emphysema Prevalence and Incidence of Emphysema Prognosis of Emphysema Types of Emphysema ... Prevalence of Types of Emphysema Next chapters: Respiratory infections Adult respiratory distress syndrome Bronchiectasis Bronchiolitis ... Feedback Introduction: Emphysema Emphysema: Increased size of air spaces in the lungs Researching symptoms of Emphysema: Further information about the symptoms of Emphysema is available including a list of symptoms of Emphysema , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Emphysema , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Emphysema: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Emphysema failure to diagnose Emphysema underlying causes of Emphysema (possibly misdiagnosed), or research misdiagnosis of other diseases Treatments for Emphysema: Various information is available about treatments available for Emphysema prevention of Emphysema current research about Emphysema treatments , or research treatments for other diseases.

45. American Lung Association Of Maryland - Lung Disease, Asthma, Emphysema, Engaged in the prevention of lung disease including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer and the promotion of lung health. http://www.marylandlung.org

The American Lung Association of Maryland, established in 1919, is actively engaged in the fight against lung disease including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. From our four offices around the state (Hunt Valley, Salisbury, Cumberland and Laurel), we are making a difference in your community. From teaching management skills to your neighbor's child with asthma to educating your teen about tobacco's danger to advocating for clean air for everyone, the American Lung Association of Maryland seeks to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Refer to our national web site for the latest news, press releases, initiatives on asthma, tobacco control and air quality and links to many other medical and health sites. The American Lung Association Call Center at 800.548.8252 allows you to speak directly to a medical professional about lung health issues. About Us Events News Programs ... Site Map American Lung Association of Maryland, Inc.

46. Emphysema - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia emphysema is characterised by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue; destruction of As emphysema progresses, clubbing of the fingers may be observed, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emphysema

Emphysema From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Emphysema Emphysema is a chronic lung disease. It is often caused by exposure to toxic chemicals or long-term exposure to tobacco smoke Contents Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Pathophysiology Pathogenesis ... edit Signs and symptoms Emphysema is characterised by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue; destruction of structures supporting the alveoli; and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli. The result is that the small airways collapse during expiration, leading to an obstructive form of lung disease (air is trapped in the lungs in obstructive lung diseases). Features are: shortness of breath on exertionparticularly when climbing stairs or inclines (and later at rest), hyperventilation and an expanded chest. As emphysema progresses, clubbing of the fingers may be observed, a feature of longstanding hypoxia Emphysema patients are sometimes referred to as "pink puffers". This is because emphysema sufferers may hyperventilate to maintain adequate blood oxygen levels. Hyperventilation explains why emphysema patients do not appear cyanotic as chronic bronchitis (another COPD disorder) sufferers often do; hence they are "pink" puffers (adequate oxygen levels in the blood) and not "blue" bloaters (cyanosis; inadequate oxygen in the blood). edit Diagnosis Diagnosis is by spirometry lung function testing ), including

47. Buteyko Asthma And Health Care In The UK Overview of the method for the management of hayfever, emphysema, COPD, bronchitis, cough, and other breathing related conditions. Includes testimonials, booking form for workshops, and contact details of practitioner. http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/buteyko/

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48. Emphysema emphysema is a disease characterized by dilation of the alveolar spaces and Compliance of the lung in emphysema is significantly above normal; http://oac.med.jhmi.edu/res_phys/Encyclopedia/Emphysema/Emphysema.HTML

Emphysema Emphysema is a disease characterized by dilation of the alveolar spaces and destruction of the alveolar walls. With their loss, much of the elastic recoil of the lung is also lost. Compliance of the lung in emphysema is significantly above normal; the lung becomes easy to distend but empties slowly. This results in a chronically overinflated lung (high total lung capacity, functional residual capacity, and residual volume), which lessens the curvature of the diaphragm, making it less efficient in generating even the small swings in pleural pressure necessary for breathing. 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. See Also: Compliance Forced expiration Obstructive ventilatory defect Recoil pressure ... Spirometry Send comments about this page to the Office of Academic Computing (OAC) at oac@jhmi.edu

49. Breathing.co.uk Blaby clinic for the treatment of Asthma, emphysema and over 150 other breathing related disorders. http://www.breathing.co.uk

50. Chronic Bronchitis And Emphysema - Symptoms And Treatment The common symptoms, causes and complications of chronic bronchitis and emphysemalung conditions BUPA health information factsheet. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/chronic_bronchitis.html

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51. Emphysema Centriacinar emphysema/distal acinar emphysema. This lung shows centriacinaremphysema with holes located around the terminal bronchioles and preservation http://pathhsw5m54.ucsf.edu/overview/emphysema.html

Emphysema Bullous emphysema Emphysema is an enlargement of air spaces caused by destruction of alveolar walls. Air spaces greater than one cm are bullae. This photo shows apical bullous disease with relatively little involvement of the rest of the lung. Centriacinar emphysema/distal acinar emphysema This lung shows centriacinar emphysema with holes located around the terminal bronchioles and preservation of more distal air spaces. The parenchyma along the major fissure shows some distal acinar emphysema. Panacinar emphysema involves the entire acinus. Centriacinar emphysema This section of centriacinar emphysema shows the enlarged air spaces around a small airway. Respiratory epithelium remains at the arrow. The more peripheral alveoli are normal. Pathogenesis of emphysemaproposed This photo is taken from a patient with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema. It shows an increased number of PMNs in capillaries (arrows and many more) and some alveolar and interstitial blood. These PMNs, if activated, can potentially digest the collagen and elastin of the alveolar wall. Note the megakaryocyte in a capillary (arrowhead at top). Its function is not known, but any contribution of platelets would help to preserve the integrity of the capillary bed. Contents

52. American Lung Association Of California Working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health with educational programs about air quality, smoking, tobacco use, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and tuberculosis. http://www.californialung.org/

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53. Case 25--Image 3 It shows the two major types of emphysema. What are they? Answer An infrequenttype of emphysema is shown here at the lung apex. What is it? Answer http://pathhsw5m54.ucsf.edu/case25/image253.html

Types of Emphysema This lung was dried and sliced. It shows the two major types of emphysema. What are they? Answer In a closer view, another type of emphysema can be seen along the major fissure. What type is this? Answer An infrequent type of emphysema is shown here at the lung apex. What is it? Answer This section illustrates which type of emphysema? Answer This photo is taken from a patient with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency-related emphysema. It shows an increased number of PMNs in capillaries (arrows and many more) and some alveolar and interstitial blood not thought to be related to the pneumonectomy. These PMNs can potentially digest the collagen and elastin of the alveolar wall (see discussion). Note the megakaryocyte in a capillary (arrowhead at top). Its function is not known, but any contribution of platelets would help to preserve the integrity of the capillary bed. Clinical summary Discussion Table of Contents Answer: The lung shows panacinar (synonym: panlobular) emphysema in the apical segment. It shows centriacinar (synonym: centrilobular) emphysema in the remainder of the lung, but note that the upper lobe is involved more than the middle and lower lobes.

54. Department Of Veterans' Affairs Information on chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. http://www.dva.gov.au/pensions/statemnt/h001bp.htm

Skip to Content Home Help Contact ... BEST/TIP Statement of Principles concerning CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND EMPHYSEMA for the purposes of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the VEA): Kind of injury, disease or death chronic bronchitis and emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema , either alone or in combination. "chronic bronchitis" means a respiratory tract disorder characterised by excessive mucus production sufficient to cause cough and sputum for at least three months of each year for at least two consecutive years, where such mucus production is not attributable to another respiratory disease. "emphysema" means a bilateral and diffuse respiratory tract disorder which is characterised by distension of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchiole with destruction of alveolar septa, and without obvious fibrosis. This definition excludes isolated emphysematous bleb and surgical, traumatic, unilateral, focal or localised emphysema, and Swyer-James syndrome (also known as MacLeod's syndrome or hyperlucent lung syndrome). Basis for determining the factors chronic bronchitis and emphysema and death from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema can be related to relevant service rendered by veterans or members of the Forces under the VEA, or members under the

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56. Alpha-1 Related Emphysema - American Lung Association Site WHAT IS ALPHA1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY emphysema? Alpha-1 related emphysema iscaused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha-1 http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35014

57. Pulmonary Pulmonary Division Vascular Program, Rehabilitation Program, Special Procedures, Physiology Laboratory, Lung Transplantation Program, MultiDisciplinary Tuberculosis Team. emphysema Treatment Group Center for Occupational Environmental Medicine V.A. Pulmonary Program Interstitial Lung Disease http://medicine.ucsd.edu/pulmonary/

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58. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Fact Sheet - American Lung Associat emphysema doesn t develop suddenly. It comes on very gradually. Of theemphysema sufferers, 54.8 percent are male and 45.2 percent are female. http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35020

59. THE OVERHOLT-BLUE CROSS EMPHYSEMA SURGERY TRIAL (0BEST) A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery. http://www.ctsnet.org/doc/2375

THE OVERHOLT-BLUE CROSS EMPHYSEMA SURGERY TRIAL (0BEST); A MULTICENTER RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL ON LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION SURGERY A. SPONSOR Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Tel. No. 1 800 214 0019) B. PARTICIPATING HEALTH PLAN Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan Others: being negotiated C. SUPPORTERS U.S. Surgical Corp., BioVascular Co. GlaxoWellcome and The Thoracic Foundation granted the funds for the research component of OBEST. D. PARTICIPATING CLINICAL SITES Medical-Surgical Centers. Medical-Surgical Centers are designated to perform all screening and diagnostic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, LVRS, and follow-up studies. Medical-Surgical Center Telephone Number Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston 1 888 BWH LUNG Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic, Burlington Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston U. Mass-Memorial Hospitals, Worcester Satellite Consortium Centers. The Satellite Consortium Centers are designated to provide all screening and diagnostic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation and follow-up studies but will not perform LVRS. It is anticipated that by participating in the activities of OBEST, the Consortium Center staff will gain sufficient expertise to perform LVRS independently and set up second generation OBEST Medical Surgical Centers, if and when the demand for LVRS increases. The following hospitals were selected as Satellite Consortium Centers: Satellite Consortium Center Telephone Number Bay State Medical Center, Springfield

60. AikenPulmonary.com Provides information on services offered and education for treatments of Asthma, Lung Disease, emphysema, Sleep Apnea, and other breathing conditions. http://www.aikenpulmonary.com/

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