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Emphysema is a destuction of the alveoli of the lungs what effect does this have on the surface of the lungs?
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How does emphysema effect fick's law?
in emphysema the surface of exchange is reduced
What happens to a person who has emphysema?
it slowly kills you. ---- Emphysema is most often caused by long term exposure to cigarette smoke, or exposure to other irritants (people who used to work in coal mines often develop emphysema). The irritants gradually damage the alveoli in the lungs, destroying their elasticity and shape. This results in a smaller surface area for gas exchange between the alveoli and blood vessels to take place. This results in less oxygen being absorbed and delivered to body tissues. The person with emphysema will therefore get very short of breath very quickly when carrying out day to day activities.
Describe the cause of emphysema and effect regarding?
acinus desry the alvli and smoking is mager cause of emphysema
How does a damaged alveoli affect the person's ability to breath?
Damaged alveoli effect breathing because they are like little air sacs which take the air into the lungs. They are the lining of the lungs and they are the things that hold the oxygen in the lungs. If they are damaged, they cannot hold any oxygen, so the lungs cannot hold as much oxygen
What is the effect of emphysema on inspiratory reserve?
It slowly decreases it over time.
How does emphysema effect the total area available for gas exchange?
It decreases the effective surface area of the lungs, so less gas will be exchanged during each breath.
Do you get a pink chest rash with emphysema?
A pink chest rash is NOT a symptom of emphysema. It is more likely a negative side effect from a medication. Call your doctor.
How does emphysema affect vital capacity?
Emphysema's effect on vital capacity increases as the disease progresses. Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) which obstructs the passage of air out of the lungs. As a person exhales with emphysema, the airways close prematurely which reduces the exhalation volume thus reducing vital capacity.
What body system does emphysema effect?
it effects the respiratory system (the lungs)
Does humidity effect emphysema?
Yes; dryer atmospheres are typically where people with lung afflictions are sent.
How does coughing effect the respiratory system?
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli. In people with emphysema, the lung tissue involved in exchange of gases is impaired or destroyed. Emphysema is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. Emphysema is called an obstructive lung disease because airflow on exhalation is slowed or stopped because over-inflated alveoli do not exchange gases when a person breaths due to little or no movement of gases out of the alveoli. Emphysema changes the anatomy of the lung in several important ways. This is due to in part to the destruction of lung tissue around smaller airways. This tissue normally holds bronchioles open allowing air to leave the lungs on exhalation. When this tissue is damaged, these airways collapse, making it difficult for the lungs to empty and the air becomes trapped in the alveoli.
Why is the lung squishy?
The lung has to constantly expand and contract during the exchange of gases. Besides, the alveoli of the lung has to be moist and spongy in order to maximize the surface area to effect the maximum transfer of gases.
