Diseases [C] » Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] » Lung Diseases » Lung Diseases, Obstructive » Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive » Pulmonary Emphysema
Diseases [C] » Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23] » Pathologic Processes » Disease Attributes » Chronic Disease » Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive » Pulmonary Emphysema
Description
Enlargement of air spaces distal to the TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES where gas-exchange normally takes place. This is usually due to destruction of the alveolar wall. Pulmonary emphysema can be classified by the location and distribution of the lesions. MeSH
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Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (3)
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Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (2)
Organization Involved with Phase 4 Indications (15)
Organization Involved with Phase 3 Indications (4)
Organization Involved with Phase 2 Indications (25)
Organization Involved with Phase 1 Indications (5)
Organization Involved with Other Experimental Indications (3)
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