Emphysema or COPD: Which Is Worse?

COPD is a general term that now includes emphysema, bronchitis, bronchiectasis and asthma

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Saturday, December 23, 2017

Special: COPD and Emphysema

FEATURED COPD vs. Emphysema: Which Is Worse? COPD is a general term that now includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, certain types of bronchiectasis and by some doctors and researchers, asthma. READ MORE

QUIZ What Are the Two Types of Bronchitis? What is bronchitis? How long does it last? Is bronchitis contagious? Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments. Read more...

SLIDESHOW Your Lungs and COPD COPD is a lung disease that results from obstructions in the airways of the lungs that lead to breathing problems. Read more...

ARTICLE Stages of Emphysema Emphysema is a destructive disease of the lung in which the alveoli that promote oxygen exchange are destroyed. Read more...

SLIDESHOW Respiratory Infections The respiratory system includes the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, and lungs. Read more... SLIDESHOW Energy-Boosting Foods for COPD The muscles required for breathing by a person with COPD can require 10 times more calories. Read more... SLIDESHOW Smart Exercises for People With COPD With COPD, the less you do, the less you're able to do. Weak muscles need more oxygen. Read more...

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