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By ULY CLINIC

 

Emphysema

It is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung).  

Diagnostic Criteria

  • Shortness of breath

  • Cough, sometimes caused by the production of mucus

  • Wheezing 

Non-Pharmacological Treatment:

  • Stop smoking

  • B: Give oxygen

Updated on, 2.11.2020

References

1. STG 

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