Emphysema Symptoms
Emphysema
Emphysema is a lung disease that damages the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and symptoms may worsen or progress over time.
Emphysema Symptoms
Symptoms of emphysema may include:
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Wheezing
Pursed-lip breathing
Rapid or fast breathing (tachypnea)
Fatigue
Weight loss
Chest tightness
Pink skin
Barrel-shaped chest (hyperinflation)