most definitely.
emphysema. however COPD which is a classification of lung diseases in general, including emphysema, is also an answer to your question
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
smoking worsens emphysema
The three types of emphysema are centriacinar, panacinar, and distal acinar (or paraseptal) emphysema. Centriacinar emphysema primarily affects the central parts of the acini and is often associated with smoking. Panacinar emphysema involves the entire acinus and is commonly linked to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Distal acinar emphysema affects the distal airways and is often associated with spontaneous pneumothorax.
Yes, not smoking can prevent emphysema. However, it can not be cured.
Heavy cigarette smoking causes about 80-90% of all emphysema cases
smoking
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.
Smoking can cause emphysema, heart disease, and cancer.
by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema
acinus desry the alvli and smoking is mager cause of emphysema