How to Test for Emphysema

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Tip 1 - Emphysema: Diagnosis, Treatments, and Management

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fabien Prince | permalink

WebMD explains the diagnosis and treatment of emphysema.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/emphysema-diagnosis-and-treatments ^[1]

Tip 2 - Emphysema Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Emphysema Diagnosis - eMedicineHealth

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by clong 699 | permalink

Information about emphysema causes, treatment, symptoms, and risk factors like cigarette smoking, air pollution, asthma, gender, and age. The most common symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath. Treatment information is also included.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/emphysema/page5_em.htm ^[2]