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Preventing Emphysema

You can reduce you chances of developing emphysema by:

Not smoking
Avoiding exposure to second-hand smoke
Avoiding exposure to air pollution or irritants
Wearing protective gear if exposed to irritants or toxins at work

RESOURCES:

American College of Chest Physicians
http://www.chestnet.org/

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

The Canadian Lung Association
http://www.lung.ca/

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php/

References:

American Lung Association website. Available at: http://www.lungusa.org . Accessed October 11, 2005.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. National Guideline Clearinghouse website. Available at: http://www.guideline.gov . Accessed October 11, 2005.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ . Accessed October 11, 2005.

National Lung Health Education Program website. Available at: http://www.nlhep.org/ . Accessed October 11, 2005.

Last reviewed October 2007 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Emphysema Support Group

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