Emphysema

The essay should contain at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. It should cover the following points:
•Explain the pathophysiology of the disease
•Discuss common clinical manifestations
•List differential diagnoses
•Determine which lab tests would confirm the diagnosis and expected results
•Analyze a current protocol for treatment and discuss how the treatment works from the pathophysiological perspective
IN ADDITION:
Discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies.
•Discuss pathophysiology of lung cancer, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic tests.
•What are the pathophysiologic changes in COPD and how does it differ from asthma?
•Discuss the use of oxygen therapy in patients with a diagnosis of COPD. What are the benefits and the potential pitfalls?