Pulmonary emphysema

ICD-10 Code J43

Pulmonary emphysema

Definition

A subcategory of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It occurs in people who smoke and suffer from chronic bronchitis. It is characterized by inflation of the alveoli, alveolar wall damage, and reduction in the number of alveoli, resulting in difficulty breathing.

Also known as emphysema, emphysema, pulmonary — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Acetylcysteine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Aminophylline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Arformoterol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ipratropium may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Theophylline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)