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Why patient with emphysema thin?
Because emphysema reduce the oxygen perfusion (transfer) from alveoli into the blood thus also reduce the oxygen supply to the muscle and organ. Reduce the oxygen delivery to the periphery cause weight loss and thus they (emphysema patient) look thin.
What does emphysema increase?
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
Does emphysema decrease lung volume?
It increases their RV (residual volume) and FRC (functional residual capacity) due to air trapping. It decreases the FEV1 and takes longer to finish their FVC (forced vital capacity) because of decreased flow rates. It also decreases the DLCO (difusion capacity) because of alveolar wall distruction.
Did taxes increase or reduce?
Reduce
How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?
Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.
How can you reduce and increase friction?
Lubrication to reduce friction. To increase friction step on the brakes.
How does emphysema reduce oxygen in blood?
the tar like substance prevents your lungs from taking in enough oxygen.
Increase is to reveal as decrease is to?
Reduce
Why has your body got bigger now you have emphysema?
If you are on steroids to treat inflammation that causes emphysema, your body can add weight. If you are also retaining fluid from heart disease, your weight can increase.
What is haiti's pledge of allegiance?
La Dessalinienne
When you cut a tree does oxygen reduce or increase?
Reduce
Does pain increase or reduce body temperature?
Increase
