Emphysema is irreversible destruction of the walls of the air sacs located at the end of the bronchial tubes.

Regardless of the cause behind your emphysema, you have already made the most important change by quitting smoking. Avoiding secondhand smoke and other lung irritants is important, too.

Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City. Emphysema and airway inflammation are more common among marijuana smokers than cigarette smokers, according to a study of a small group ...

Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), which means it is a chronic disease that causes difficulty breathing. Emphysema causes gradual damage to the air sacs (alveoli ...

How does oxygen therapy work? Emphysema causes damage in the lungs that limits air flow. By adding more oxygen to the body, the air can flow slightly better and move through the bloodstream.

Regardless of the cause behind your emphysema, you have already made the most important change by quitting smoking. Avoiding secondhand smoke and other lung irritants is important, too. There are no ...

Temple Health is leading a medical breakthrough in treating breathing difficulties in smokers and other emphysema patients.