Emphysema
A type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is caused by damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs; resulting in breathlessness. Most cases are caused by smoking or long term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dust. In this condition, the walls of the alveoli are destroyed, decreasing a patient’s ability to get oxygen into the blood. Chronic complications include pneumonia, lung collapse, heart problems and the need for long-term oxygen use.
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4. http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/emphysema/overview.html
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7. http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/emphysema/
8. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296/METHOD=print
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11. http://www.gridge.org/duodenal-atresia/
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