Emphysema Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Emphysema Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Emphysema is a chronic and progressive lung disease. Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs (reduced oxygen exchange and difficulty breathing) is characteristic of this. By understanding emphysema we are one step ahead of early detection, effective management and improve our quality of life. What Is Emphysema? Alveoli in the lungs are tiny…