It describes what acne is and how it develops, the causes of acne, and the treatment options for various forms of acne. Information is also provided on caring for the skin. If you have further questions after reading this publication, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.n some people, OTC acne medicines may cause side effects such as skin irritation, burning, or redness, which often get better or go away with continued use of the medicine. If you experience severe or prolonged side effects, you should report them to your doctor.
The US government carries out studies to gather data about the impact of COPD around the country, and reports these statistics: 1  Up to 15 million US adults have a diagnosis of COPD. 2  About 10 million US adults have chronic bronchitis. 3  About 5 million US adults have emphysema.
1 About 2% of cases of emphysema are due to hereditary deficiency of the alpha-1 antitrypsin gene. 2  This gene abnormality occurs in about 1 in 5000 people, but does not always cause disease. 3  Alpha-1 antitrypsin is an important enzyme in the lung that prevents destruction of the alveoli walls.