Emphysema

Overview of lung damage associated with COPD.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Respiratory

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
National
NICE guideline [NG115]
National
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Clinical Practice Guidelines
Local
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 Pocket Guide
Local
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2025 Pocket Guide
Local
Long term domiciliary oxygen therapy in chronic hypoxic cor pulmonale complicating chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Report of the Medical Research Council Working Party
Local
NICE guideline IPG600: Endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema
Local
Syndrome of Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema: An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Research Statement
Local
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Local