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The name is emphysema , not emophysema . It causes destruction in the alveoli in our lungs .So the affected person can't breathe properly and hyperventilation occurs .
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What is a condition in which the alveoli in the lungs break?
emphysema
What is emphysema usually caused by?
Emphysema is a condition where there are little holes in the air sacs in the lungs. It is usually caused by excessive smoking.
How does emphysema affect the heart?
if you have had a heart condition in the past can having bronchitis make your condition reoccur
Is a lung condition a proper noun?
No, it would be just a normal noun because it is a thing.The answer above is partially correct. "Lung condition" in general is not a proper noun, but the name of a specific lung condition like Emphysema, Tuberculosis, or Asthma is proper noun. For example, in the sentence, "she has a serious lung condition called Emphysema," the general term, "lung condition," is not a proper noun, but the specific term, "Emphysema," is.
Can you get emphysema again?
Emphysema is a progressive, chronic disease. You do not get rid of it and get it again. It remains, even when you have fewer symptoms.
What seems to be the smoking-induced condition where the bronchioles become less elastic?
emphysema.
Can someone who has never smoked have emphysema?
Yes, smoking is not the ONLY cause of this condition.
Which condition does smoking worsen?
It can worsen Bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, heart disease.
Does emphysema cause the body to ache?
The body would not have widespread aches and pains. Emphysema primarily affects the lungs, and secondarily the heart and brain. However, that does not mean a patients cannot have a pain condition along with their emphysema diagnosis.
Can the effects of emphysema be reversed?
Emphysema is mostly managed. But in case of deficiency of a particular type of enzyme, called alpha-1-antitrypsin, enzyme replacement therapies are often helpful. Cessation of smoking is one of the most effective changes that can be brought, which help in managing emphysema to great extents.
Are the lungs silent with emphysema?
No, depending on the person's current condition, there may be wheezing, crackles, rales, etc. In emphysema, though, lung sounds can become very diminished.
Reduced gas diffusion because of the destruction of alveoli is a medical condition known as?
emphysema
