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	Dr. Koop - Emphysema- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		In emphysema (from the Greek word for "inflation"), the walls of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lung lose elasticity, hindering the outflow of air (from the sacs) when a person exhales.
		Emphysema is characterized by loss of the normal elasticity of the lung that helps to hold airways open.
		The person suffering from emphysema must come to terms with the disease, but he or she may not have to give up as much of work, family, relationships or other pleasures of a full life, as is often feared.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/149.html (1133 words)

	Emphysema: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
		Emphysema is traditionally a disease suffered by miners, particularly coal miners, as the fine dust that results from mining attacks the alveoli over a period of time.
		Others who may be at risk for emphysema include sand blasters, metal grinders, anyone whose job exposes him or her to silica (silicosis), asbestos (asbestososis), or iron filings (siderosis).
		In cases of emphysema, it is particularly important to ensure that the out-breath expels all of the previous inbreath.
	health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/emphysema (2227 words)

	Emphysema (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Emphysema is a disease characterized by dilation of the alveolar spaces and destruction of the alveolar walls.
		With their loss, much of the elastic recoil of the lung is also lost.
		Compliance of the lung in emphysema is significantly above normal; the lung becomes easy to distend but empties slowly.
	oac.med.jhmi.edu /res_phys/Encyclopedia/Emphysema/Emphysema.HTML (131 words)

	emphysema - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		EMPHYSEMA [emphysema], pathological or physiological enlargement or overdistention of the air sacs of the lungs.
		A major cause of pulmonary insufficiency in chronic cigarette smokers, emphysema is a progressive disease that commonly occurs in conjunction with chronic bronchitis.
		Classification of emphysema in candidates for lung volume reduction surgery *: a new objective and surgically oriented model for describing CT severity and heterogeneity.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/e/emphysem.asp (667 words)

	Emphysema - Medical Encyclopedia
		The scientific definition of emphysema says it is "permanent destructive enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles without obvious fibrosis".
		Emphysema is commonly associated with chronic bronchitis and as it is rather difficult to delineate "pure" cases of emphysema or chronic bronchitis they are classed together into chronic obstructive lung diseases.
		The only 'cure' for emphysema is a lung transplant, although not many patients are strong enough physically to survive the surgery.
	www.nursingstudy.com /encyclopedia/Emphysema.html (254 words)

	Emphysema
		Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, causing a decrease in lung function, and often, breathlessness.
		Emphysema is the most common cause of death from respiratory disease in the United States, and is the fourth most common cause of death overall.
		Patients with emphysema may show an increase in the total amount of air that is in the lungs (total lung capacity), but a decrease in the amount of air that can be breathed out after taking a deep breath (vital capacity).
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/emphysema.jsp (2037 words)

	Click2Houston.com - Health - New MRI Measures Emphysema Severity
		NBC News reported the new technique allows doctors to see the size of the air sacs that develop because of emphysema, a lung disease that enlarges and damages the air sacs in the lungs.
		Using the new technology, called ADC mapping, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found smokers who appear healthy have enlarged lung air spaces that suggest emphysema is already developing.
		Researchers said this technology makes it possible to measure the severity of emphysema and its progression without exposing the patient to the radiation of lung CT tests.
	www.click2houston.com /health/9294202/detail.html (265 words)

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