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Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli, leading to reduced elastic recoil of the lungs and impaired gas exchange. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and wheezing, particularly during physical activity. Patients often exhibit a barrel-shaped chest due to air trapping. Additionally, emphysema is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke and environmental pollutants.
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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
Who specializes in emphysema?
Pulmonologists specialize in emphysema, as they focus on diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) where emphysema is a common form. Additionally, respiratory therapists may also work with patients who have emphysema, providing rehabilitation and support for breathing exercises. In some cases, primary care physicians may manage the overall health of patients with emphysema as well.
Is emphysema classed as a terminal illness?
Is emphysema considered a critical illness? Nonetheless, types 3- 4 COPD/emphysema puts you at risk for many serious or fatal complications like pneumonia or heart failure. For this reason, some doctors consider types 3-4 COPD/emphysema to be a life threatening disease.
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.
You have paraeptal emphysema if you quit smoking now will it get better?
Not alot but maybe some.
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
How does emphysema effect fick's law?
in emphysema the surface of exchange is reduced
