David Lynch is 'homebound whether I like it or not' as he battles emphysema, a condition that affects breathing. But the filmmaker says he will 'never retire.' ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new treatment option for people with COPD or emphysema could be an alternative to lung surgery and transplant. People with COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis By Lianne Kolirin, CNN 2 minute read Published 8:13 AM EDT, Tue August 6, 2024 ...

Emphysema is also one of the main conditions that make up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so it's important to seek care for your symptoms early to lower your risk of complications.

Emphysema is a serious condition that slowly destroys lung tissue and makes it hard for you to breathe. Find out how doctors define stage 1 of this disease and what you can do.

Emphysema is a serious, lifelong lung disease that leaves you wheezing and short of breath. It has three main types. Paraseptal emphysema is the rarest. You can have it and not know it.

Emphysema is the strongest known imaging biomarker of lung cancer risk, regardless of how extensive a person’s emphysema may be. It may also be a marker of more aggressive tumors.

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are both respiratory conditions that fall under the classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. The symptoms may overlap. Learn more here.

Subcutaneous emphysema is when air or gas gets under your skin tissue. Although this condition commonly occurs in the tissue of the neck or chest wall, it can develop in other body parts. A smooth ...

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