By ULY CLINIC

 

Emphysema

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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).  

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Shortness of breath

• Cough, sometimes caused by the production of mucus

• Wheezing 

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment:

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• Stop smoking

• B: Give oxygen

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Updated on, 2.11.2020

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References

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1. STG