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 is not hereditary. It usually results from smoking or exposure to other harmful lung irritants. However, a rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) passed down in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

David Lynch revealed in a new interview that he was diagnosed with emphysema and can no longer “leave the house” due to fears of getting COVID. “I’ve gotten emphysema from smoking for so long and so I ...