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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.
Disease coming from smoking?
There are many, Emphysema & Lung Cancers are the most common
Is emphysema a disease associated with the skeleton?
No, emphysema is not related to the bones. It is a chronic, progressive lung disease.
Is smoking healthy?
No. Smoking greatly increases the risk of many diseases including lung cancer and emphysema. It is also psychologically unhealthy, as it can lead to addiction.
What are the cause of emphysema?
Cigarette smoking, on a chronic long-term basis, is the chief cause of emphysema (COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). There are many other causes, including the various pneumoconioses.
How many cases of lung cancer are related to smoking habits?
Nine out of 10 cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars.
How many divorces a year in the UK due to smoking?
I think nearly 10% of divorce cases are due to smoking by other partner
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.
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.
Is emphysema a gas?
Emphysema is not a gas. It is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases.
Why don't kids say something about their parents smoking?
Many kids do voice their opinion to their parents about their smoking. However, that's not always enough for someone to stop smoking. It's important to remember that smoking is a habit (in some cases even an addiction) that many people struggle to overcome.
How is emphysema cause?
Lung irritants damage the alveoli which are tiny hollow air sacs.. In emphysema, the air sacs begin to collapse, which reduces the amount of surface area where gas exchange occurs. The person coughs because the lungs feel irritated and tight, like in asthma, and the person may have wheezing.
