Pathogenesis and therapy of pulmonary emphysema.
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.
Rohatgi
P K
PK
George Washington University Medical Center.
Kuzmowych
T V
TV
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
D000515:alpha 1-Antitrypsin