“Emphysema is usually a description of images — CT scan or X-ray — and is only one part of the disease of COPD,” says Uddalak Majumdar, MD, pulmonologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. COPD is ...

A CT scan of healthy lungs looks typical in size with no inflammation, allowing the diaphragm to dome. Lungs with emphysema can look overinflated, with muscle loss, making the diaphragm misshapen. The ...

RAHWAY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in many smokers and former smokers. While living with the condition, there are steps ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. RAHWAY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in ...