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Q: Emphysema damages the tissues of the lungs and increases peripheral resistance forcing the heart to increase its contraction strength to compensate. In which of the following would changes first be de?
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If a person's PCO2 remains chronically high as in emphysema the peripheral chemoreceptors become insensitive to hypercapnia and pulmonary ventiliation becomes stimulated by rather than by?

hypoxic drive


Fred has chronic emphysema Blood tests show that his pH is normal but his bicarbonate levels are elevated significantly how can his be?

this means that his body is trying to compensate with the reduction in the ability to remove the carbon dioxide. its good that his body is still able to compensate the increase acid in his body due to inability to remove carbon dioxide.


What disease increases airway resistance?

Emphysema is a COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which means that there is poor airway due to resistance. The condition is characterized by a deterioration of the walls of the alveoli, which are the tiny air sacs that are needed for you to breath properly.


What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?

The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".


Emphysema is characterized by an increase in?

Increased airway resistance and reduced elastic recoil. Causes severe early dyspnea, scanty sputum, and hyperinflation.


What is emphysema nec?

Emphysema not elsewhere classified


What is the scientific name of emphysema?

Emphysema is the scientific name.


Is emphysema communicable?

yes


What are the origins of emphysema?

Emphysema has been around as long as cigars. Also, Emphysema has benn around for thousands of years, since the Egyptian times. Emphysema was just recently discovered.


When was emphysema found?

by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema


Can you survive emphysema?

People do not recover from emphysema, but sometimes they survive for many years, despite having the disease. Eventually emphysema is fatal.


Can valley fever contribute to Emphysema?

Yes, it can act like emphysema.