Is emphysema cancer? Several studies show that the presence of radiological emphysema (alveolar damage) on computed tomography (CT) scan is in association with an increased risk of lung cancer. In fact, the two largest studies in COPD to date, using low-radiation-dose CT imaging to screen for lung cancer (8), linked the extent of radiological emphysema […]
What Are the 4 Stages of Emphysema?
What are the 4 stages of emphysema? Emphysema is a lung disease that damages the air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. Normally, alveoli are little bubble wrap-like structures that stretch and transport oxygen to your bloodstream. The 4 stages of emphysema is a process once started unfortunately can have a drastic ending. Once damaged, alveoli […]
New Treatment Breakthrough for Patients with Emphysema
A new emphysema treatment breakthrough would certainly bring joy to patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of diseases that cause damage to your lungs. Fortunately, there are a number of medical breakthroughs and treatments that can help people with COPD live better lives. An emphysema treatment breakthrough is definitely a good thing […]