1. Emphysema By: Melissa Ralcewicz & Jeanette Palmer

2. Overview Occurs when air sacs in lungs are gradually destroyed, causing someone to be short on breathOccurs when air sacs in lungs are gradually destroyed, causing someone to be short on breath Smoking is leading cause of EmphysemaSmoking is leading cause of Emphysema Treatment may slow the progression of it, but can’t reverse the damageTreatment may slow the progression of it, but can’t reverse the damage

3. Diagnosis Imaging testsImaging tests Chest X-rayChest X-ray Computerized tomography- used to create cross-sectional views of internal organs. Used if considering lung surgeryComputerized tomography- used to create cross-sectional views of internal organs. Used if considering lung surgery Lab TestsLab Tests Blood tests to see how much oxygen is transferredBlood tests to see how much oxygen is transferred Lung Function TestsLung Function Tests Test to see how much oxygen is transferred Test to see how much oxygen is transferred Spirometer used, which you blow intoSpirometer used, which you blow into

4. Symptoms You can have it for years without noticingYou can have it for years without noticing Lips and fingertips can turn more blue or grayLips and fingertips can turn more blue or gray Not mentally alertNot mentally alert Heartbeat=fastHeartbeat=fast Shortness of breathShortness of breath Eventually cause shortness of breath while at restEventually cause shortness of breath while at rest

5. Treatments MedicationsMedications BronchodilatorsBronchodilators Help relieve coughingHelp relieve coughing Inhaled steroidsInhaled steroids Prolonged use can weaken bones & increase risk of high blood pressure, cateracts & diabetesProlonged use can weaken bones & increase risk of high blood pressure, cateracts & diabetes Smoking cessation drugsSmoking cessation drugs ZybanZyban ChantixChantix

6. Treatments Surgery Surgery Lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction Lung transplant Lung transplant Therapy Therapy Pulmonary rehabilitationsPulmonary rehabilitations Supplemental oxygenSupplemental oxygen

7. Coping with Emphysema Express your feelings, Emphysema may limit some activities and affect your family’s plans and routines in ways you cant always participate inExpress your feelings, Emphysema may limit some activities and affect your family’s plans and routines in ways you cant always participate in Consider a support group, consider joining a support group for people with EmphysemaConsider a support group, consider joining a support group for people with Emphysema

8. Related to the respiratory system In people with Emphysema the tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lungs are destroyed causes people not able to breathe affecting the respiratory systemIn people with Emphysema the tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lungs are destroyed causes people not able to breathe affecting the respiratory system

9. Related issues/interesting facts/statistics/etc A related issue is Chronic Bronchitis, which is chronic inflammation of the bronchi in the lungsA related issue is Chronic Bronchitis, which is chronic inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs Smoking is the main cause of Emphysema and accounts for more then 80% of all casesSmoking is the main cause of Emphysema and accounts for more then 80% of all cases Over 3 million Americans (2 out of every 1,000 residents) suffer from EmphysemaOver 3 million Americans (2 out of every 1,000 residents) suffer from Emphysema Statistics, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. die from Emphysema annually, and many more die from a disease brought on by it, such as congestive heart failureStatistics, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. die from Emphysema annually, and many more die from a disease brought on by it, such as congestive heart failure Emphysema is the fastest growing cause of death in North AmericaEmphysema is the fastest growing cause of death in North America

10. Works Cited www.mayoclinic.comwww.mayoclinic.comwww.mayoclinic.com