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New page: '''Emphysema''' is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. As a result, the body does not get the oxygen it need...
'''Emphysema''' is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs ([[alveoli]]) in the lungs. As a result, the body does not get the oxygen it needs. Emphysema makes it hard for the victim to catch their breath. They may also have a chronic cough and have trouble breathing during exercise.
The most common cause is cigarette smoking. Quitting can help prevent getting-or alleviate-the disease.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/emphysema.html</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Medicine]]
The most common cause is cigarette smoking. Quitting can help prevent getting-or alleviate-the disease.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/emphysema.html</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Medicine]]