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How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.

However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.

Wiki User

∙ 8y ago

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What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?

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

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

What religion spread through the areas once controlled by the Roman Empire?

That would be Christianity.

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.

A disease involving the breakdown of the air sacs in the lungs is?

emphysema

How does emphysema effect fick's law?

in emphysema the surface of exchange is reduced

Can emphysema be prevented?

Yes, not smoking can prevent emphysema. However, it can not be cured.

How do you spell emphysema?

The correct spelling is "emphysema" (a chronic respiratory disease).