(NAPSI)—Those who have emphysema may soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief. That’s because alternative ways to treat advanced cases of the condition are being developed.
Emphysema is a progressive, debilitating lung condition affecting nearly 5 million people in the U.S. and 60 million people world- wide. It’s caused by irreversible damage to the delicate tissue of the lung that makes it difficult to breathe. The most commonly pre- scribed therapies for emphysema are bronchodilators (inhalers) and anti-inflammatory drugs, both of which are designed to relax and open the airways.
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