Emphysema is a progressive, debilitating lung disease in which the lung's breathing sacs, or alveoli, enlarge, get thinner, and eventually are destroyed as the cells die off. It can be fatal, and ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There's another disease to add to the list of smoking-related ailments. But for doctors, they are still learning about CPFE or Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema. For ...

Emphysema happens gradually as tobacco smoke or other pollutants damage the tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli. Normally, some 300 million alveoli help bring oxygen into your body and get rid ...

Emphysema happens when smoke from tobacco or other pollutants slowly damage the tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli. Normally, some 300 million alveoli help bring oxygen into your body and get ...

The filmmaker said he quit smoking two years ago. David Lynch is opening up about his health. On Monday, the filmmaker, known as the creator of the television series "Twin Peaks," the Oscar-nominated ...

In Tarrant County, patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, now have access to a procedure that can lessen airflow blockage and improve their quality of life. KERA’s Sam Baker ...

The director, 78, confirmed the diagnosis in a social media post after revealing in a magazine interview that he would be limited to directing remotely. By Alexandra E. Petri David Lynch, co-creator ...

A week after collapsing at her north London home, British singer Amy Winehouse is facing another health crisis. This time the Grammy-winning artist is battling the early stages of emphysema brought on ...

Panlobular emphysema (PLE) is a type of emphysema that affects the whole acinus. This is the portion of the lungs that resembles bunches of grapes and where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide ...