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Emphysema cannot be curedand, except for oxygen, does not respond to any medication. However, emphysema is frequently associated with bronchitis and asthma and the symptoms associated with these processes often can be alleviated with medication (hence, you can see the value of pulmonary function and other tests designed to discover if there is asthmatic component present: Bronchodilator medication; Corticosteroids and Supplemental oxygen.
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