Learn about the National Emphysema Treatment Trial, a landmark study that clarified the risks and benefits of lung volume reduction surgery to treat emphysema.

Oct 6, 2024 · Treatments include quitting smoking and using bronchodilators, steroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. For severe cases, surgery and lung transplants may be an …

Nov 8, 2024 · COPD Basics Learn who is at risk for COPD, what symptoms to watch for, and how the disease affects the lungs. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition …

Oct 25, 2023 · Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency increases an individual’s risk for COPD. The deficiency is an inherited genetic condition with no cure. The resulting COPD would be treated …

Oct 8, 2024 · Lung volume reduction surgery: The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) was the first multicenter trial to study whether a surgical procedure called lung volume …

Oct 27, 2023 · Bronchiectasis occurs when airways that carry air in and out of the lungs are damaged; it often occurs along with other conditions, such as COPD and asthma. …

The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) was a landmark study that clarified the risks and benefits of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) to treat patients whose COPD is mainly …

Dec 2, 2022 · Bronchitis is a condition that develops when airways in the lungs become inflamed and cause coughing, often with mucus, or wheezing. Acute bronchitis goes away after a few …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Other names for COPD include …

Oct 4, 2024 · It can detect COPD before symptoms are recognized. Your provider may also use the test results to find out how serious your COPD is and help set your treatment goals. …