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What body system does emphysema effect?
it effects the respiratory system (the lungs)
How does emphysema effect fick's law?
in emphysema the surface of exchange is reduced
Describe the cause of emphysema and effect regarding?
acinus desry the alvli and smoking is mager cause of emphysema
Is THC really a cure for Emphysema?
There is no cure for emphysema-- except lung or heart-lung transplant (which likely would not be done). THC will NOT cure emphysema. The person using THC just won't care as much that they can't get air-- and, because of that effect on the body/brain, the person could stop breathing from THC.
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.
What is the effect of emphysema on inspiratory reserve?
It slowly decreases it over time.
Do you get a pink chest rash with emphysema?
A pink chest rash is NOT a symptom of emphysema. It is more likely a negative side effect from a medication. Call your doctor.
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 effect does cigarette smoking have on your lungs and oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide?
Smoking causes disease and is a slow way to die. The strain of smoking effects on the body often causes years of suffering. Emphysema is an illness that slowly rots your lungs. People with emphysema often get bronchitis again and again, and suffer lung and heart failure. Emphysema makes it difficult to breath and cannot be cured.
How does emphysema affect vital capacity?
Emphysema's effect on vital capacity increases as the disease progresses. Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) which obstructs the passage of air out of the lungs. As a person exhales with emphysema, the airways close prematurely which reduces the exhalation volume thus reducing vital capacity.
What disease causes less oxygen to be taken into the body from the air?
emphysema
Which diseases causes less oxygen to be taken into the body from the air?
emphysema
