Emphysema

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes a lung disease affecting many Americans. Specifically the paper explains what emphysema is, what causes it, how it can be prevented, the clinical features of emphysema, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

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"What exactly is a COPD? A COPD is a disease characterized by decreased lung function, chronic cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. COPD affect millions of people every year worldwide. If COPD are left untreated, they can lead to heart failure, infection, pneumonia, and ultimately - death. COPD are usually detected in adults between the ages of 40 and 50. Many people are unaware of their illness until it is too late and the doctors are unable to undo its consequences. The most common cause of COPD is cigarette smoking-fortunately, only 10 to 15 percent of moderate to heavy smokers develop COPD. Other causes of COPD are environmental factors, and even a genetic defect, and other forms of COPD include asthma and chronic bronchitis. COPD are treatable but are not curable, because once the lungs are damaged, there is simply no way to regenerate their tissue. Emphysema is probably one of the most well known forms of COPD, and it can be one of the most debilitating, too."

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