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Emphysema, Explained in 90 Seconds
Emphysema is a lung condition under the umbrella of COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on November 30, 2023One of the diseases that can affect your lung health is emphysema. Along with chronic bronchitis, it falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. These days, doctors are more likely to use the diagnosis of COPD because emphysema and chronic bronchitis so often occur together.
In this video, learn what is emphysema, how it affects the lungs, and common symptoms.
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