Enphysema Stages

Were you looking for information about Stages of Emphysema? Enphysema stages is a common misspelling and variation of stages of emphysema.
 
There are four stages used to describe the progression of emphysema: at-risk, mild emphysema, moderate emphysema, and severe emphysema. In order to determine if someone has emphysema and which stage he or she is in, the doctor will use a breathing test called spirometry. Spirometry is the most sensitive and commonly used test of lung functions -- it is able to detect emphysema long before a person has significant symptoms.
 
(To read the full eMedTV article, click Stages of Emphysema. This article offers detailed information on the various stages of emphysema; it also describes how spirometry can show how well your lungs work.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD