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It is usually caused by the destruction of lung tissue from smoking.
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How do you spell emphysema?
The correct spelling is "emphysema" (a chronic respiratory disease).
Does emphysema cause respiratory acidosis?
Emphysema IS a respiratory problem. Emphysema is one of many conditions that are collectively called COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
A barrel chest is often indicative of what respiratory disease?
emphysema
What respiratory disease causes abnormal dilation of the alveolar space?
emphysema
The respiratory disease that causes abnormal dilation of the alveolar space is?
emphysema
Is Emphysema a bone disease?
Emphysema is a respiratory disease, often caused by smoking or breathing in the smoke of others (second-hand smoke). It is chronic (long-lasting and doesn't go away) and usually eventually causes death from respiratory failure.
What are disease that occur in the respiratory system?
Asthma Bronchitis Lungs cancer! Emphysema , Cough etc.
Which respiratory ailments can respiratory volume test be used to detect?
Emphysema is one respiratory disease that can be detected by a volume test. If the patient is unable to take large breaths, this may be a sign of lung diseases.
Is emphysema safe around a child with respiratory problems?
Emphysema is not contagious, and someone with emphysema can be around a child with respiratory problems without endangering the child. Smokers should not be around a child with respiratory problems.
Who does emphysema affect the respiratory system?
me
Is emphysema a COPD?
It's part of the diseases grouped under COPD because they have the same pathophysiology. It's caused by an obstruction leading to too much carbon dioxide in the alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive respiratory disease.
Is emphysema a disease associated with the skeleton?
No, emphysema is not related to the bones. It is a chronic, progressive lung disease.
