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Emphysema is not a gas. It is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases.
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Is the a cure for emphysema and why?
There is no cure for emphysema. The alveoli become damaged; they collapse so gas exchange is reduced.
What is the meaning of emphysema?
A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue.
Reduced gas diffusion because of the destruction of alveoli is a medical condition known as?
emphysema
Why do alveoli die in emphysema?
Destruction of alveoli reduces the surface area for gas exchange
What effect does emphysema have on the total area available for gas exchange?
It lowers the area available for gas exchange, therefore gas exchange doesn't happen as quickly or as much as it should.
Can having emphysema cause seizures?
During the usual course of emphysema, a person who has never had seizures before will not have any seizures. A person could or might have a seizure if they experience a severe impairment in the ability to breathe--such as if they contracted pneumonia on top of the emphysema--and had even less O2. But generally, emphysema is just a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation, increased phlegm and coughing, and impaired gas exchange.
What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?
The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".
How do air sacs of emphysema look like?
In healthy individuals, alveoli are hollow plump air sacs where gas exchange occurs. They look like an upside down grapes on a stem. In emphysema, the alveoli become flattened or collapse.
How emphysema reduce the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs?
Emphysema and asthma both cause fluid buildup in the lungs and airways causing the body to work harder in order to provide oxygen to the body and to release carbon dioxide from the body. Asthma can also cause airway inflammation.
What is emphysema nec?
Emphysema not elsewhere classified
Is emphysema communicable?
yes
What is the scientific name of emphysema?
Emphysema is the scientific name.
