Superficial to the gland is the sternum. Lying deep to the thymus are the great vessels and the cranial part of the pericardium. The two lobes of the gland differ in size, and in many individuals the right lobe overlaps the left lobe. The thymus is about 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 6 mm thick.
Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema Symptoms of emphysema vary from mild to severe and include shortness of breath (dyspnea), cough, and difficulty breathing upon exertion (e.g., exercise). Emphysema is a chronic (long lasting), progressive condition, which means the symptoms usually worsen over time.
Complications of Emphysema are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Emphysema. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Emphysema and complications of Emphysema is unclear or arbitrary.ee also the symptoms of Emphysema and Emphysema: Introduction. Complications and sequelae of Emphysema from the Diseases Database include: Source: Diseases Database. 1  Respiratory failure. 2  Pneumothorax. 3  Chest hyperinflation. 4  Chest expansion poor. 5  Lung cavity. 6  Chest wall percussion hyperresonant.