Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways Panlobular emphysema is a type of emphysema that affects the whole acinus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "I'm homebound whether I like it or not," he said. Lynch, who has not directed a feature film since 2006's "Inland Empire," said ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Lynch said he is 'paying the price' after smoking for many years. (Michael Kovac/FilmMagic for AFI) The long-term effects of ...

Everyone talks about New Year’s resolutions, but do they really make a difference in lifestyle changes? Some may choose to eat healthier, while others may want to exercise more. If smoking cessation ...

hronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, accounts for over 100,000 deaths per year in the United States alone, making it the fourth leading cause of death. COPD is actually a group of diseases ...

Obstructive emphysema causes the air sacs in the lungs to rupture and enlarge. This leads to fewer but larger air sacs, limiting airflow in and out of the lungs. Obstructive emphysema, or emphysema, ...

Chronic emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by damage to the air sacs in the lungs. Although there is no cure, you can manage the disease with lifestyle changes ...

David Lynch, who transformed television and film with series such as "Twin Peaks" and movies like "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," announced Monday that he is battling the lung disease emphysema.