Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine)
Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist
M.B.B.S., F.C.P.S. (Medicine)
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung). Symptoms of emphysema include coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, more mucus production and wheezing.