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Test Your Knowledge Of Emphysema


Answer "true" or "false" to the following questions. Then check your answers to find out how much you already know about emphysema.

  1. Emphysema is not a serious health problem in the United States.
    True    False

  2. Smoking is the single greatest risk factor for developing emphysema
    True False

  3. If I am a smoker, I have probably already damaged my lungs, and quitting smoking now will not help me.
    True False

  4. Symptoms of emphysema include cough, shortness of breath and poor exercise tolerance.
    True False

  5. Oxygen use at home can cure emphysema
    True False

  6. Persons who do not smoke can develop emphysema
    True False

References:

  • American Lung Association
  • The National Emphysema Foundation
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    This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

       
    		 
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