Respiratory Conditions
Other emphysema
Serious
ICD-10: J43 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एम्फिसीमा · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் வீக்க நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಂಫಿಸೀಮಾ · తెలుగు: ఎంఫిసీమా · বাংলা: এমফাইসিমা · मराठी: एम्फिसीमा · ગુજરાતી: એમ્ફિસીમા
About this condition
Emphysema is a lung condition where the tiny air sacs in the lungs become damaged, making breathing increasingly difficult. Smoking and long-term exposure to air pollution are major causes in India, and the damage is permanent. Early detection and lifestyle changes can slow progression and help manage symptoms effectively.
Common symptoms
shortness of breath
breathlessness with activity
chronic cough
wheezing
chest tightness
fatigue
barrel chest
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 days, immediately if severe breathlessness
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एम्फिसीमा · फेफड़े की बीमारी · सांस फूलना · फेफड़े में सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நுரையீரல் வீக்க நோய் · எம்பிஸிமா · மூச்சு திணறல் · நுரையீரல் பலவீனம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಂಫಿಸೀಮಾ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಹಾನಿ · ಉಸಿರಾಟದ ತೊಂದರೆ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎంఫిసీమా · ఊపిరితిత్తుల వ్యాధి · ఊపిరాడక పోవడం · శ్వాస ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | এমফাইসিমা · ফুসফুসের রোগ · শ্বাসকষ্ট · দীর্ঘস্থায়ী শ্বাসের সমস্যা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | एम्फिसीमा · फुफ्फुसांचा आजार · श्वास लागणे · श्वासोच्छवासाची समस्या |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એમ્ફિસીમા · ફેફસાંનો રોગ · શ્વાસ લેવામાં તકલીફ · શ્વાસની તકલીફ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other emphysema?
shortness of breath, breathlessness with activity, chronic cough, wheezing, chest tightness, fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 days, immediately if severe breathlessness
Is Other emphysema common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other emphysema?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1-2 days, immediately if severe breathlessness.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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