Emphysema is one of the severe conditions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. This lung disease involves gradual destruction of lung tissues, especially alveoli (tiny air sacs); the condition develops over time and cannot be cured permanently. This lung disease is called "obstructive" as it seems like something is blocking the smooth flow of air in your lungs. Emphysema causes the formation of air pockets in your lungs; air gets trapped in the damaged pouches of alveoli, leading to swelling of lungs.
Symptoms of Emphysema may include:
- Breathing Difficulty
- Chest Infections
- Cough with Phlegm
- Fatigue
- Barrel-shaped (Enlarged) Chest
Inhaling chemical fumes, dust, or polluted air for a long period and tobacco/marijuana smoking can develop this COPD disease. If you have breathing difficulty or any of the upper-mentioned symptoms schedule an appointment with your doctor. You can seek help from Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid, one of the best pulmonologists in Siliguri. He may recommend tests to see how well your lungs work.
Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid
Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care in SiliguriMBBS (North Bengal Medical College),
MD Respiratory Medicine (Sardar Patel Medical College)
DAA (Asthma & Allergy) University of Colorado, USA
