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Are emphysema and bronchitis the same?
No, emphysema and bronchitis are not the same, though both are forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema primarily involves the destruction of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to difficulty in exhaling air. In contrast, bronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, resulting in increased mucus production and a persistent cough. While they can occur together, they have distinct causes and symptoms.
Is emphysema communicable?
yes
Why 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.
What 4 respiratory diseases are caused by smoking?
# Lung cancer # emphysema # chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Is chronic bronchitis the same as bronchiectasis?
Chronic bronchitis is chronic inflammation of the bronchi, often caused by smoking OR other irritants. Bronchiectasis is inflammation of proximal and medium sized bronchi of the small airways and may be caused by chronic bronchitis, but also by many other conditions such as cystic fibrosis. They are sometimes seen together, but not the same thing.
Is the average and the mean of a number the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
Do fear and scared mean the same thing?
Yes they mean the same thing.
Does buttressed mean the same thing as reinforced?
Yes, they can mean the same thing.
Are average and range the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Mean and average are the same thing.
Are shabby and different mean the same thing?
Shabby and different do not mean the same thing.
Does elimination mean the same thing as abolition?
These two words can mean the same thing.
Can the words solid and dependable mean the same thing?
It can mean the same thing if you use it right:It's a solid source.It's a dependable source.They SOMETIMES can mean the same thing.
