Emphysema

Synonyms of emphysema

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• COPD
• lung disease

Antonyms of emphysema

• healthy lungs
• normal respiratory function
• non-smoker

Collocations of emphysema

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Frequency: 80 %

Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

lung function

Frequency: 70 %

Emphysema causes a decline in lung function.

shortness of breath

Frequency: 65 %

Patients with emphysema often experience shortness of breath.

smoking

Frequency: 60 %

Smoking is a major risk factor for developing emphysema.

lung damage

Frequency: 50 %

Emphysema results in irreversible lung damage.

Idiomatic Expressions for emphysema

• Phrase: Up in smoke
  Meaning: To be wasted or ruined, often due to a negative habit or behavior.
  Usage: His health went up in smoke when he continued to smoke despite being diagnosed with emphysema.