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Emphysema is a chronic and progressive illness. When it becomes severe it is classified as a disability in many countries.

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What is emphysema nec?

Emphysema not elsewhere classified


Disorders classified as COPDs include?

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the 2 diseases classified as COPD.


What are disability benefits?

Disability benefits are government benefits which are provided for people who have an ailment classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities act.


How do you get Disability Insurance for a 64 year old with emphysema in Missouri?

I doubt you can get it. I suggest that you contact the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters and find a local agent near you.


What percentage does the army give for emphysema?

The U.S. Army, like other branches of the military, uses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating system to evaluate conditions like emphysema. Typically, the rating for emphysema can range from 10% to 100%, depending on the severity of the condition and its impact on a veteran's daily life and ability to work. A thorough medical evaluation is necessary to determine the appropriate rating.


What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?

The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".


What is the scientific name of emphysema?

Emphysema is the scientific name.


Is emphysema communicable?

yes


What two disability categories constitute about two-thirds of all students who are classified as disabled?

Believe it or not emotionally disturbed or learning disabled!


What are the origins of emphysema?

Emphysema has been around as long as cigars. Also, Emphysema has benn around for thousands of years, since the Egyptian times. Emphysema was just recently discovered.


When was emphysema found?

by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema


Can you survive emphysema?

People do not recover from emphysema, but sometimes they survive for many years, despite having the disease. Eventually emphysema is fatal.