Emphysema. Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema the lung tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lung are damaged.
Mississippi /ËmÉªsáµ»ËsÉªpi/ is a state in the southern region of the United States, with part of its southern border formed by the Gulf of Mexico. Its western border is formed by the Mississippi River. The state has a population of approximately 3 million. It is the 32nd most extensive and the 32nd most populous of the 50 United States. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the state capital and largest city, with a population of approximately 175,000 people.
Tupelo, MS Profile. Tupelo, MS, population 36,337, is located in Mississippi's Lee county, about 98.3 miles from Memphis and 120.5 miles from Birmingham. Through the 90's Tupelo's population has grown by about 11%. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Tupelo has grown by about 4%.