Test Your Knowledge Of Emphysema

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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.

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

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

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

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

Oxygen use at home can cure emphysema
True False

Persons who do not smoke can develop emphysema
True False

Sources:

American Lung Association
The National Emphysema Foundation

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

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