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Emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gradually damages the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to reduced oxygen exchange and difficulty breathing. As the disease progresses, the lungs lose elasticity, resulting in trapped air and a decreased ability to expel carbon dioxide. This can lead to respiratory failure, where the body cannot get enough oxygen or remove carbon dioxide effectively. Ultimately, severe emphysema can result in complications such as heart failure and increased susceptibility to infections, contributing to a decreased quality of life and premature death.
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What could smoking do?
There's a whole list of things, mainly cancer, emphysema, kill you!!It destroys your lungs.
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 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.
