In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...

Emphysema falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are three main types of emphysema, and these differ according to which distinct lung parts, or lobules, they ...

Paraseptal emphysema (PSE) is a type of pulmonary emphysema. In PSE, the outermost parts of the lungs fill with enlarged air spaces. This can cause breathing difficulties and other respiratory ...

The longer and more frequently you smoke, the higher your chances of developing emphysema. It’s well known that smoking can have a widespread impact on your body. While most people think of just ...

Lung valves, also known as endobronchial valves (EBV), are a relatively new treatment for people with severe emphysema. Emphysema is a lung condition that falls under the umbrella of chronic ...