Emphysema Essential

Emphysema is a disease of the respiratory system that is characterized by expansion of the air spaces in the lungs. In this case, the term "pulmonary emphysema" is used to refer to a type of disease known as essential emphysema.

Essential (from Latin esentia - essence) emphysema is characterized by the fact that the expansion of air spaces is a consequence of a lack of oxygen in the body. This disease affects people who exercise regularly or have high carbon dioxide levels in the body due to other diseases.

The main symptoms of essential emphysema include shortness of breath, rapid breathing and breathing discomfort. Most people with this condition need constant blood pressure monitoring, as increased blood pressure can lead to more serious problems.

Diagnosis of essential emphyseal lungs includes ultrasonography (US) of the lungs, computed tomography (CT) and sputum analysis. Doctors may also do tests for