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What was the cause of Robert Helpmann's death?
Emphysema, caused by a lifetime of heavy smoking.
Causes of emphysema?
The exact causes is still not known but it is believed to be caused by inhalation of polutant. These stuffs cause immune reaction that somehow destroy your alveoli. And/or smoking can cause emphysema, weakening/eating away the thin skin tissue of your lungs.
Describe the cause of emphysema and effect regarding?
acinus desry the alvli and smoking is mager cause of emphysema
Do airborne chemicals cause emphysema?
Yes, airborne chemicals can cause emphysema. See related link below.
When was emphysema found?
by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema
Is emphysema a tumor?
No, emphysema is not a form of cancer. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is characterized by the destruction of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. This leads to difficulty breathing, as the damaged air sacs are unable to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide effectively. Emphysema is usually caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as tobacco smoke, pollution, and chemical fumes. It is a progressive disease, which means that it gets worse over time. While emphysema does not directly cause cancer, people with emphysema are at increased risk of developing lung cancer due to the damage caused to their lungs by the disease. Additionally, smoking is a major risk factor for both emphysema and lung cancer.
What three respiratory disease cause by smoking?
The three diseases caused by smoking are: 1) Emphysema 2) Lung cancer 3)Chronic bronchitis
What does emphysema increased by?
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
What does emphysema increase?
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
The loss of elasticity in the tissues of the lungs is called what?
The loss of elasticity of the alveoli is caused by high pressure in the bladder causing an unsafe drop in blood pressure which will cause alveoli to lose their elasticity. It can also be caused by being overweight, underweight, or eating feces.
What does emphysema cause?
difficulty breathing
What is the major cause of emphysema?
smoking
