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Emphysema

Links to trusted information about emphysema.

Emphysema symptoms

Trusted information about emphysema symptoms.

What causes emphysema?

Trusted information about what causes emphysema.

Emphysema treatment

Trusted information about the treatment of emphysema, including exercise, diet, medicines and advice on quitting smoking.

Emphysema diagnosis

Find out about the blood tests, chest x-rays, and lung function tests that are used to diagnose emphysema.

Emphysema and COPD statistics

Emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a significant impact on Australians. See some trusted statistics and learn more here.

COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a term for lung conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma. Find out more on our partner pages.

Lung diseases

Trusted information on lung diseases, plus links to trusted resources.

Obstructive lung diseases

People with obstructive lung disease, such as COPD, asthma or CF, experience shortness of breath. Learn more about obstructive lung diseases.

What causes lung cancer?

Information on what causes lung cancer and risk factors, plus links to trusted resources.

Victoria rural and remote health services

Regional and rural Victoria's health services are important to all in the state. Knowing where they are found will give you confidence when you need support.