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Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency of Inherited Emphysema and Management MedFact from National Jewish Medical and Research Center #1 Respiratory Hospital in America

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to affect 32 million persons in the United States and is the fourth leading cause of death in this country. Patients typically have symptoms of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, but the classic triad also includes asthma. Most of the time COPD is secondary to tobacco abuse, although cystic fibrosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, bronchiectasis, and some rare forms of bullous lung diseases may be causes ...

Emphysema

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Emphysema

When you or someone you love has been diagnosed with emphysema, knowing that help is available to counter and control its effects provides solace and hope.

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The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema

Medical researchers hope that an unusual clinical trial will prove whether or not removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled by emphysema, a progressive lung disease for which there is no other cure.

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THE OVERHOLT-BLUE CROSS EMPHYSEMA SURGERY TRIAL (0BEST);

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