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The surface tension in the alveoli of lungs gets considerably increased, because of reduced synthesis of surfactants, which may have occured, as in most cases, due to chronic smoking. This causes permanent expansion of lungs, i.e., once inflated, they can regain their previous original size. Hence, the patient suffers from dyspnoea and other manifestations of emphysema.
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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 altered by emphysema?
The surface tension in the alveoli of lungs gets considerably increased, because of reduced synthesis of surfactants, which may have occured, as in most cases, due to chronic smoking. This causes permanent expansion of lungs, i.e., once inflated, they can regain their previous original size. Hence, the patient suffers from dyspnoea and other manifestations of emphysema.
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
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
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).
Can valley fever contribute to Emphysema?
Yes, it can act like emphysema.
