Emphysema
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Emphysema | |
A lateral chest x-ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm. | |
ICD-10 | L60 |
ICD-9 | 492 |
DiseasesDB | 4190 |
Emphysema Microchapters |
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Emphysema On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Emphysema |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Emphysema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies