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  2. Emphysema - Wikipedia

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    Emphysema is any air-filled enlargement in the body's tissues. [5] Most commonly emphysema refers to the enlargement of air spaces ( alveoli) in the lungs, [5] and is also known as pulmonary emphysema . Emphysema is a lower respiratory tract disease, [6] characterised by enlarged air-filled spaces in the lungs, that can vary in size and may be ...

  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by long-term respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli ...

  4. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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    Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. Many obstructive diseases of the lung result from narrowing (obstruction) of the smaller bronchi and larger bronchioles, often because of excessive contraction of the smooth muscle itself. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily ...

  5. How To Be Active in Your Treatment Journey With COPD - AOL

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    In general, moderate exercise has many benefits for people with COPD as it helps improve the body's use of oxygen, energy levels, mental health, sleep, self-esteem, cardiovascular fitness, muscle ...

  6. Subcutaneous emphysema - Wikipedia

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    Subcutaneous emphysema has a characteristic crackling-feel to the touch, a sensation that has been described as similar to touching warm Rice Krispies. [2] This sensation of air under the skin is known as subcutaneous crepitation, a form of crepitus . Numerous etiologies of subcutaneous emphysema have been described.

  7. Pneumatosis - Wikipedia

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    Pneumatosis is the abnormal presence of air or other gas within tissues. [1] In the lungs, emphysema involves enlargement of the distal airspaces, [2] and is a major feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other pneumatoses in the lungs are focal (localized) blebs and bullae, pulmonary cysts and cavities .

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