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A1AD Related Emphysema
WHAT IS A1AD RELATED EMPHYSEMA? A1AD related emphysema is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin . In normal and healthy individuals, AAT protects the lungs from a natural enzyme that helps fight bacteria and clean up dead lung tissue. However, this enzyme can also ...
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luna1ad.html
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Emphysema Index Page
All about emphysema and shortness of breath; symptoms and causes and other information.
http://www.mindspring.com/~videosur/emphind.html
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Emphysema- HealthWorld Online
Emphysema, which often accompanies chronic bronchitis, is damage to the elastic walls of the sac-like alveoli in the lungs. This is caused by constant coughing to try to dislodge the ...
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/lowerrespitory/emphysema.htm
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Mediconsult.com : Bronchitis, Emphysema Health Information
Bronchitis, Emphysema health resources from Mediconsult.com for patients, caregivers and professionals, educational material, news, drug information, journal articles, community, support.
http://www.mediconsult.com/mc/mcsite.nsf/conditionnav/emphysema~sectionintroduction
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National Emphysema Treatment Trial
NETT is a research study supported by the NHLBI, HCFA, and AHCPR, designed to evaluate if LVRS has a role in the treatment of emphysema.
http://www.emphysemastudy.org
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Pulmonary Medicine at PhysicianMD.net
Board Certified Pulmonologist owned and directed web site dedicated to providing honest, accurate information on all forms of lung disease. Special attention is paid to chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis and much more.
http://www.PhysicianMD.net
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UMHS - Emphysema
Emphysema Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that slowly deteriorates the lungs and reduces their elasticity. This interferes with breathing making it hard to move air in and out of the lungs. If ignored, the ...
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/topics/lungs12.htm
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