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Emphysema can lead to various complications, including respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and increased risk of lung infections. It can also cause decreased oxygen levels in the blood, leading to complications such as pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Additionally, the reduced lung function associated with emphysema can significantly impair quality of life and physical activity levels.
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Which chemical in a cigarette causes emphysema?
The main chemical in cigarettes that contributes to the development of emphysema is nicotine. Nicotine is a highly addictive compound that is found in tobacco and is responsible for causing constriction of airways and inflammation in the lungs, which can lead to emphysema over time.
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
How can smoking lead lung desigh?
Yes, smoking can lead to lung disease. Some examples of diseases that may be smoking related are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer.
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
What are two reasons not to smoke?
Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens that can cause cancer, and it contains tar that can clog the bronchioles and lead to emphysema and bronchitis.
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.
Does emphysema decrease respiratory volume?
Yes, emphysema can decrease respiratory volume by damaging the air sacs in the lungs, which reduces the lungs' ability to efficiently exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. This damage can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and decreased exercise tolerance.
A disease involving the breakdown of the air sacs in the lungs is?
emphysema
