Emphysema is not hereditary. It usually results from smoking or exposure to other harmful lung irritants. However, a rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) passed down in ...

Emphysema falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are three main types of emphysema, and these differ according to which distinct lung parts, or lobules, they ...

Statistics suggest that men are at more risk of developing emphysema than women, but the cause for this disparity is unknown. The symptoms of emphysema may take a while to show. They include: ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A blood test could detect early development of emphysema before symptoms become apparent, ...

Severity of emphysema, as measured by computed tomography (CT), is a strong independent predictor of all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality in ever-smokers with or without chronic ...

Orbital emphysema, also called pneumo-orbit, is a condition that occurs when air becomes trapped in your eye socket. It can lead to symptoms such as swelling or bruising around your eye, vision ...

In Tarrant County, patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, now have access to a procedure that can lessen airflow blockage and improve their quality of life. KERA’s Sam Baker ...

Last week I discussed an email from a husband who is trying to persuade his wife to quit smoking. Her addiction is powerful, and she rationalizes about her habit. With her long history of heavy ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that block your airways and make it hard for you to breathe. Today, doctors understand ...