(J43) Emphysema
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Diagnosis emphysema is diagnosed Men are 46.39% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis emphysema
140 282 (70.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis emphysema
46 308 (63.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease emphysema - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features emphysema
Emphysema - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - emphysema
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Spirometry
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- CT scan of the chest
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function Tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Quitting smoking
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Medications to open airways and reduce inflammation
- Surgery to remove damaged tissue
- Vaccinations to prevent infections
- Nutritional counseling
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Lung transplantation
Emphysema - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease emphysema
Rapid breathing
(Hyperventilation, Tachypnea, Panting, Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Fast breathing, Hyperpnea, Respiratory distress)
Rapid breathing is a symptom where a person breathes faster than normal. It is usually characterized by shallow, short breaths taken at a rate of more than 20 breaths per minute. This symptom can develop suddenly or gradually, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including anxiety, asthma, inf...
Dyspnea
(Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Breathlessness, Air hunger, Difficulty breathing, Gasping, Panting, Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Suffocating feeling)
Dyspnea is a feeling of breathlessness or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as asthma, COPD, heart failure, or anemia. Symptoms of dyspnea may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and rapid breathing. Dyspnea can...
Respiratory failure
(Respiratory distress, Respiratory insufficiency, Respiratory arrest, Ventilatory failure, Respiratory collapse, Respiratory deficiency, Respiratory impairment, Lung failure, Respiratory incapacity, Respiratory breakdown)
Respiratory failure is a life-threatening condition in which the lungs are unable to adequately exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is characterized by shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and an inability to breathe deeply. It can develop quickly or slowly, depending on the underlying cause. Sy...
Cyanosis
(Bluish skin, Blue skin, Blue discoloration, Blue tint, Blue hue, Bluish tinge, Cyanotic discoloration, Cyanotic hue, Cyanotic tint, Cyanotic skin, Blue-tinged skin)
Cyanosis is a medical symptom characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It is most commonly seen around the lips, fingers, and toes, and can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Early signs may include a faint bluish t...