Emphysema with shortness of breath is mostly caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can be relieved by health education and medication. 1. Health education: patients should be instructed to quit smoking actively and get out of the working environment with dust and irritating gases. In daily life, exercise properly to enhance the immunity of the body. 2. Drug treatment (1) Bronchodilators: common drugs include β2-adrenoceptor agonists, such as salbutamol and metaxalone. Anticholinergic drugs such as ipratropium bromide, tiotropium bromide and so on. Theophylline drugs such as aminophylline, theophylline extended-release tablets. (2) Glucocorticoids: common drugs such as prednisone, budesonide, etc. (3) Expectorant drugs: common drugs are Ambroxol, Acetylcysteine, etc. The patient should go to the hospital as soon as possible, complete the relevant examinations such as blood routine, chest CT, etc., to assess the condition. The above mentioned drugs should be taken under the guidance of professional doctors.