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Article: EMPHYSEMA SYMPTOMS SHOULD EASE WHEN YOU STOP SMOKING
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- March 7, 1995
CopyrightCopyright, 1995, Post-Tribune. All rights reserved. REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED. (Hide copyright information)
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Q: I've been diagnosed with early emphysema. What can I do or take to slow down the process? I'm 80 but very active and don't want this to get the best of me.
A: Emphysema is often related to the aging process, which is associated with enlargement of the air spaces within the lungs, resulting in trapped, stale air. This causes expansion of the chest wall and difficulty breathing during exercise. This rather pure form of emphysema, although untreatable, rarely causes ...
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