Emphysema (cont.)Medical Author:
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEMDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Medical Editor:
George Schiffman, MD, FCCP
George Schiffman, MD, FCCPDr. Schiffman received his B.S. degree with High Honors in biology from Hobart College in 1976. He then moved to Chicago where he studied biochemistry at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle. He attended Rush Medical College where he received his M.D. degree in 1982 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency at the University of California, Irvine. In this Article
What are the causes or risk factors for emphysema?
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Other less common causes of emphysema include:
In underdeveloped countries, a common cause of emphysema is indoor air pollution. In these populations, it is very common to have indoor stoves in the kitchen. The smoke from cooking results in the damage to the lungs. Reviewed by George Schiffman, MD, FCCP on 9/28/2011 Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Emphysema - Causes and Risks
Question: If known, what was the cause of your emphysema?
Emphysema - Diagnosis
Question: What kinds of tests and exams did you have that led to a diagnosis of emphysema?
Emphysema - Treatment
Question: Please describe the treatments, therapies, and medications you've received for emphysema.
Emphysema - Smoking
Question: Are/were you a smoker prior to your emphysema diagnosis? If you've stopped, what worked for you?
Emphysema - Rehabilitation
Question: Please share suggestions and tips for exercising and rehabilitating to control your emphysema.
Emphysema - Describe Your Experience
Question: Please describe your experience with emphysema.
Emphysema - Symptoms
Question: What were the symptoms of your emphysema?
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