title: Pathogenesis and therapy of pulmonary emphysema.
abstract: Emphysema is characterized by permanent enlargement of the respiratory air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis. We present a review of this disease, discussing its classification, pathology, and therapy.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University Medical Center.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Rohatgi
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Kuzmowych
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000145:classification / Q000201:enzymology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D000515:alpha 1-Antitrypsin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019896:alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
chemical_list: D000515:alpha 1-Antitrypsin