Emphysema is a lung disease that damages the air sacs, making it difficult to breathe, especially during physical activity. Smoking is the primary cause of emphysema, but exposure to irritants, ...

Emphysematous changes refer to changes that may occur in the lungs as emphysema progresses and are visible on a CT scan. This may include changes in location or the type of damage in the lungs due to ...

Hyperinflation refers to the lung’s increase in size due to the trapped air that has caused them to expand. The BREATHE-3 trial uses self-expanding nitinol airway scaffolds that are placed ...

Stage 4 emphysema is the most severe stage, in which a person’s symptoms may significantly affect their quality of life. Treatment may include medications, oxygen therapy, or surgery. Share on ...

Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that affects approximately 3 million people in the United States. While smoking is considered the most common cause, some people may ...

Endobronchial valves that allow air to escape from a pulmonary lobe but not enter it can induce a reduction in lobar volume that may thereby improve lung function and exercise tolerance in patients ...