41. The Emphysema File: Promising Emphysema Research Current therapies for emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),including surgical options, drug treatments in emphysema care, oxygen and http://www.lifestages.com/health/emphysem.html

The Emphysema/COPD File SM C E N T E R F O R C U R R E N T R E S E A R C H Approved by Physicians' Home Page Medinex Seal of Approval WellnessWeb: The Patient's Network HONcode Principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Partners of CareData.com W Emphysema/COPD File . Learn about late-breaking research from recognized experts at pulmonary clinics and lung disease centers worldwide. Compiled from the National Medical Library database at the National Institutes of Health, the Emphysema/COPD File Emphysema/COPD File surgical options-including video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS), no-cut thoracoscopic lung plication, sternotomy, laser ablation of pulmonary bullae, and lung transplantation for end-stage emphysema and much more. It's all in the Emphysema/COPD File , and it's all organized and ready for you to download now.

42. Emphysema NORTH SHORE LONG ISLAND JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEM emphysema TREATMENT TRIAL PROGRAMS. emphysemais a devastating disease caused by destruction of lung tissue. http://www.lij.edu/lijh/pulmonary/emphysema.html

NORTH SHORE - LONG ISLAND JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEM EMPHYSEMA TREATMENT TRIAL PROGRAMS Emphysema - an Introduction E mphysema is a devastating disease caused by destruction of lung tissue. The usual cause is cigarette smoking. As tissue is destroyed in the lung, large airspaces or holes appear in the lung. The elastic properties of the lung are decreased and the airways narrow. This results in overinflation of the lung (lungs too large), large decreases in the patient's ability to move air in and out of the lungs, and decreases in the ability of oxygen to pass into the blood from the lungs. Emphysema, when severe, is as devastating and debilitating as cancer, severe heart failure or any other severe chronic disease. The most troublesome symptom is severe shortness of breath of even the most trivial effort. Patients may develop a whole host of secondary symptoms such as anxiety and depression, severe pulmonary infections, heart failure, and respiratory failure. Mortality is considerably increased in emphysema patients. Traditional Treatment T raditional medical treatment consists of smoking cessation (the first step), medications to open the airways of the lungs as much as possible (bronchodilators), medications to decrease inflammation in the airways (steroids), oxygen, and antibiotics for pulmonary infections. Inhalers for the administration of bronchodilators and steroids are frequently used.

43. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Emphysema emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive airway disease, or COPD. emphysemainvolves the gradual destruction of alveoli in the lungs. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/775.html

emphysema By William M. Boggs, MD Images (click to view larger image) Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive airway disease , or COPD. People with COPD have limitations in the flow of air through their airways. Emphysema involves the gradual destruction of alveoli in the lungs. The alveoli are air spaces where oxygen is exchanged with carbon dioxide in the blood. What is going on in the body? The most common cause of emphysema is smoking . Long-term exposure to smoke causes destruction of the alveoli. The ability of the lungs to provide oxygen to the body decreases. As a result, the person finds it increasingly difficult to breathe and to exercise without discomfort. The World Health Organization, or WHO, has recently developed a classification system for the severity of emphysema and other forms of COPD. There are four stages of severity, as outlined below: Stage 0, or at risk for COPD. These people have chronic cough and sputum production. Their lung function tests are still normal. Stage I, or mild COPD. Individuals in this group have mild limitations in their airflow and changes in their lung function tests . They generally have chronic cough and sputum production. Stage II, or moderate COPD. People at this stage have worsening of airflow that leads to

44. Emphysema And Bronchitis Research - Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute emphysema and Bronchitis Research. The Lovelace Respiratory to emphysemaresearch. We have several animal models of emphysema and bronchitis. http://www.lrri.org/kc/PofD/e&br.html

Key Capabilities BSL-3 Facilities Preclinical Safety and Efficacy Therapeutics ... Managed Care Database Pathobiology of Disease Emphysema and Bronchitis Research Lung Immunology and Asthma Lung Cancer Cell Biology Toxicology and Human Health Risks ... Human Research Capabilities Emphysema and Bronchitis Research The Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute offers expertise in pulmonary pathology, biochemistry, cell biology, animal models, and aerosol science that is important to emphysema research. We have several animal models of emphysema and bronchitis. Our capabilities and models provide opportunities for companies developing new pharmaceuticals, both in the development and preclinical trial phases. KEY CAPABILITIES: Animal Models of Emphysema Cigarette smoke-induced emphysema in mice Cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary inflammation and increased proteinases/elastases in mice prior to development of emphysema Multiple murine models assessed Elastase-induced emphysema in rats Animal Models of Bronchitis or Mucus Cell Hyperplasia SO2-induced bronchitis in dogs Endotoxin-induced rhinitis, bronchitis/bronchiolitis and mucus cell hyperplasia in rodents

45. LRRI's Approach To Emphysema / COPD LRRI's Approach to emphysema / COPD The Institute has numerous programsdesigned to create new treatments for COPD/emphysema. Previously http://www.lrri.org/cr/emphycopd.html

Current Research Maternal Influence in the Development of Asthma COPD: Research Creates New Optimism AZT Treatment for Pregnant Women Puts Kids at Risk ... LRRI Beagles Advance Alzheimer's Research LRRI's Approach to Emphysema / COPD Links Between Biomarkers and Cancer Center for Pharmacoeconomic and Outcomes Research Cell Death May Save Lives Identifying Markers for Lung Cancer and Genes for Therapy ... Research Archives LRRI's Approach to Emphysema / COPD The Institute has numerous programs designed to create new treatments for COPD/Emphysema. Previously thought to be intractable in terms of a cure or effective treatment or even cessation of disease progression, LRRI scientists believe that an effective treatment to stop progression and improve respiratory function and perhaps even cure Emphysema/COPD is possible and reachable in their lifetimes. We are currently investigating the following experimental research protocols:

46. Bronchitis And Emphysema - Health Canada Tobacco Control Programme Bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two commonlung diseases specifically associated with smoking. What is emphysema? http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hecs-sesc/tobacco/facts/health_facts/bronchitis.html

Bronchitis and Emphysema Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two common lung diseases specifically associated with smoking. What is Chronic Bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis is the production of excess mucus in our lungs and causes problems in absorbing oxygen. The excess mucus impairs breathing and is usually associated with constant coughing, which is a natural mechanism that removes foreign particles and irritants from our lungs. Healthy lungs have a natural cleaning process that removes the dust and smoke and other foreign particles that are part of the air, allowing us to breathe normally. Tobacco smoke contains many harmful chemicals, and the smoke itself limits our lungs' natural filtering/cleaning system. Cigarette smoke also contains substances that directly damage the lung tissue Smoking irritates the bronchial tubes in the lungs which in turn results in the production of more mucus. Smokers' cough, as it is commonly known, is a sign that the lungs are trying to clean themselves. Long-term exposure to cigarette smoke destroys the structure of our lungs, reducing their capacity to absorb oxygen. At the same time, the tiny airways which transfer oxygen from the lungs to the blood vessels are destroyed, resulting in less oxygen getting into the bloodstream

47. Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center Information on congenital lobar emphysema including symptoms, diagnosis andtreatment, provided by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/Health_Topics/Your_Childs_Health/chest_and_lu

Your Child's Health Chest and Lungs Conditions and Diagnoses Overview ... Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias and Other Related Diaphragmatic Anomalies Congenital Lobar Emphysema Croup Understanding Croup Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis Influenza ... Tests and Procedures Conditions and Diagnoses Congenital Lobar Emphysema What is congenital lobar emphysema (CLE)? Congenital lobar emphysema is an uncommon respiratory disease seen primarily in newborns and young infants, and occurring more frequently in males. Small alveoli (air sacs in the lungs) that are partially blocked cause overinflation (overexpansion) of the affected section of the lung, which results in a decrease in respiratory function. Each person has a right and left lung; the right lung is divided into three sections called lobes, while the left lung is divided into two lobes. CLE usually affects only one lobe, and this is generally an upper lobe. It only rarely involves the lower lobes. Overinflation of the affected lobe can also cause compression of the normal lung on the opposite side of the chest, further compromising respiratory function. While there is no single clearly defined cause of CLE, several possible mechanisms are likely to be involved. These include a developmental abnormality of the small airways or alveoli, or structural abnormalities of the large airways. Though CLE can be a life-threatening condition, the results with early and appropriate intervention are good. What are the symptoms?

48. National Emphysema/COPD Assoc Welcome to the National emphysema/COPD Association (NECA) web site.This site is dedicated to providing support and information http://cluster.lrri.org/NECA/

Welcome to the National Emphysema/COPD Association (NECA) web site. This site is dedicated to providing support and information to people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). On this site, you will find useful information about what COPD is, resources to help you manage it, and organizations that are doing research on COPD. For more information about COPD or NECA, please E-mail Barbara Rogers Our Mission NECA is a patient-centered, member-driven, and member-governed organization. Our mission is to empower patients, families and caregivers to improve the quality of patient care and the quality of their lives. If you'd like membership information click here Click here to make a donation to NECA. A National COPD Conference is being organized by the US COPD Coalition for November 14-15, 2003 in Arlington, Virginia. The Conference will include lectures, workshops, roundtable discussions, posters, and abstract presentations. It will feature nationally renowned speakers with diverse expertise in the management of COPD. Visit the US COPD Coalition website for more information about the program, registration fees, abstract submission and more.

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Tobacco Victims Home Registration Memorial Celebrities ... About TobaccoVictims.org Celebrities who died from tobacco-related diseases From Tobacco Control, Winter 1994, p. 301, ASH Review, March-April 1993, and other media sources See also A Few of Our Losses . . . a list compiled by Gene Borio ( Tobacco BBS Home Registration Memorial ... About

50. Test Your Knowledge Of Emphysema Take this test to find out how much you know about emphysema, and then readon in the condition forum to learn more about emphysema. Quizzes. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/rq/emphysemaquiz.jsp

51. Emphysema emphysema. emphysema is the most common cause of death from respiratory diseasein the United States, and is the fourth most common cause of death overall. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/emphysema.html

Encyclopedia Index E Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index E Emphysema Definition Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, causing a decrease in lung function, and often, breathlessness. Description Emphysema is the most common cause of death from respiratory disease in the United States, and is the fourth most common cause of death overall. There are 1.8 million Americans with the disease, which ranks fifteenth among chronic conditions that cause limitations of activity. The disease is usually caused by smoking , but a small number of cases are caused by an inherited defect. Normally functioning lungs are elastic, efficiently expanding and recoiling as air passes freely through the bronchus to the alveoli, where oxygen is moved into the blood and carbon dioxide is filtered out. When a person inhales cigarette smoke or certain other irritants, his or her immune system responds by releasing substances that are meant to defend the lungs against the smoke. These substances can also attack the cells of the lungs, but the body normally inhibits such action with the release of other substances. In smokers and those with the inherited defect, however, no such prevention occurs and the lung tissue is damaged in such a way that it loses its elasticity. The small passageways (bronchioles) leading to the alveoli collapse, trapping air within the alveoli. The alveoli, unable to recoil efficiently and move the air out, over expand and rupture. As the disease progresses, coughing and

52. Emphysema And COPD Primer, Treatments And New Medicines -CareInternet.net emphysema and COPD. Did you know that Cigarette Smoking causes more casesof emphysema than all other causes combined? Primer On emphysema. http://www.careinternet.com/patient/emphysema.php

Monday, April 7th 2003 Polls Contact Us Home Site map ... Recent news Emphysema and COPD Did you know that Cigarette Smoking causes more cases of emphysema than all other causes combined? In the early stages of emphysema, stopping smoking completely arrests the disease and returns lung function to normal. In advanced disease, kicking the habit still improves lung function and decreases cough and shortness of breath. Doctors and nurses at C.A.R.E. Clinical Research use the latest techniques to help you stop smoking. These include drugs to suppress the smoking urge, nicotine replacement, and behavioral therapy. Contact us about ways to stop smoking In advanced emphysema, patients lose weight despite their best efforts to maintain body weight. At C.A.R.E. Clinical Research we are evaluating new drugs to help patients with emphysema regain lost weight. Contact us about participation in these new studies. Primer On Emphysema Pulmonary emphysema, sometimes called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affects some ten million people in the USA today. Most people develop emphysema from cigarette smoking, but a few can inherit the disease or develop it from industrial exposure.

53. St. Louis Missouri Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Clinical Trials. information. emphysemaemphysema, sometimes referred to as COPD, isa very debilitating disease that destroys lung tissue. Heavy http://www.careinternet.com/patient/drugstudies.php

Monday, April 7th 2003 Polls Contact Us Home Site map ... Recent news Current Drug Studies C.A.R.E. Clinical Research is one of many sites performing investigational drug studies in the United States. Our main area of expertise is pulmonary medicine. We also specialize in antithrombotic therapy . This page will list our current and future studies. You can click on the links to view more detailed information about a particular investigational study. Current studies Hospital and community acquired pneumonia -Pneumonia is a bacterial infection of the lungs. Symptoms include: high fever, increased sputum production, and extreme fatigue. Some people develop walking pneumonia and will not notice any of these symptoms but still have the bacterial infection. If you live in the St. Louis area and are feeling these symptoms, give our offices a call for more information. Emphysema -Emphysema, sometimes referred to as COPD, is a very debilitating disease that destroys lung tissue. Heavy smokers sometimes develop symptoms after long sustained cigarette use. It usually occurs in patients forty years of age or older. Patients may have difficulty catching their breath doing simple tasks, such as walking up the stairs, or they may have a chronic cough.

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55. Scientists Find Clue To Why Few Smokers Get Emphysema Scientists find clue to why few smokers get emphysema. Thursday, March 13, 2003. Strainsof mice that lack the gene for it are resistant to emphysema. http://www.post-gazette.com/healthscience/20030313emphysemap2.asp

Pittsburgh, PA Monday April 7, 2003 News Sports Lifestyle Classifieds ... About Us Take me to... Search Local News Nation/World Sports Obituaries Lifestyle Business Opinion Photo Journal Weather Classifieds PG Store PG Delivery Web Extras Contact Us About Us Help Corrections Site Map Health Science Environment Home Scientists find clue to why few smokers get emphysema Thursday, March 13, 2003 By Byron Spice, Post-Gazette Science Editor Scientists may be closing in on the answer to an old smoking-and-health question: Why do only a minority of heavy smokers develop emphysema? Genetic differences are an obvious possibility and researchers have previously fingered a gene that appears to be key to developing the chronic lung disease. But a study published today in the journal Nature suggests that other genes not previously suspected may play a role that's just as important. The results are exciting, said Dr. Anita Roberts, chief of the Laboratory of Cell Regulation and Carcinogenesis at the National Cancer Institute, because they suggest a new approach to developing drugs to treat or prevent emphysema. An estimated 2 percent of adult men and 1 percent of adult women suffer emphysema, which together with chronic bronchitis is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability.

56. InteliHealth: emphysema And Nutrition. There is little that a diet, even a healthyone, can do to help prevent the onset of emphysema. About 85 http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/32172/32177/35391.html?d=dmtConten

57. InteliHealth: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Reviewed bythe Faculty of Harvard Medical School emphysema http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/32172/32179/266753.html?d=dmtHealt

58. Emphysema And Bronchitis/COPD emphysema and Bronchitis/COPD Diseases We Treat at National Jewish Medical and ResearchCenter 1 Respiratory Hospital in America. emphysema and Bronchitis/COPD. http://www.njc.org/diseases/dt17.html

Emphysema and Bronchitis/COPD Emphysema and Bronchitis (COPD) Programs COPD Disease Management Programs Understanding COPD Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ... COPD live chat summary Feel free to call the LungLine at 1-800-222-LUNG to talk with a registered nurse about your COPD care. National Jewish established the Emphysema/COPD Center to assist patients and physicians in managing and controlling the disease. Our specialists evaluate: Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency/Inherited Emphysema Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program National Emphysema Therapeutic Trial (NETT) Dedicated to care and discovery. Since 1899. Ranked the #1 Respiratory Hospital in America five years in a row U.S. News and World Report Home Contact Glossary Businesses/Sponsors ... Laboratory Services

59. Maryland Center For The National Emphysema Treatment Trial Information Guide , causes, symptoms and treatments of emphysema are in this informationguide presented by The Maryland Center for the National emphysema Treatment...... http://www.marylandemphysema.com/

Maryland Center for the National Emphysema Treatment Trial - (MD-NETT) w elcome to the MD-NETT Information Guide , presented by University of Maryland Medicine Emphysema Facts About Us How to Participate Contact Emphysema Facts What is emphysema? Emphysema, short for pulmonary emphysema, is a chronic lung condition in which alveoli, or air sacs, may be: destroyed narrowed collapsed stretched over-inflated Over-inflation of the air-sacs is a result of a breakdown of the walls of the alveoli, and causes a decrease in respiratory function and breathlessness. Damage to the air sacs is irreversible and results in permanent "holes" in the tissues of the lower lungs. What causes emphysema? Emphysema does not develop suddenly, but occurs very gradually. The lung has a system of elastic fibers that allow the lungs to expand and contract. Pulmonary emphysema occurs when a breakdown in the chemical balance that protects the lungs against the destruction of the elastic fibers occurs. There are a number of reasons for the breakdown in chemical balance: smoking exposure to air pollution irritating fumes and dusts on the job a rare inherited form of the disease called alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency-related pulmonary emphysema, or early onset pulmonary emphysema

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