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Is emphysema common in a 22 year old?
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Nope: If you have this as a 22 year old, you need to look toward a (treatable) condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin disease, and consult a pulmonary expert.
Answered 11/18/2012
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No: If you have been diagnosed with emphysema, you need to be tested for the genetic form of emphysema: alpha1 antitrypsine.
Answered 11/17/2012
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