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An emphysema lung is characterized by damaged and enlarged air sacs (alveoli), leading to reduced surface area for gas exchange and decreased elasticity, making it difficult for air to flow in and out. In contrast, a normal lung has healthy, elastic alveoli that facilitate efficient oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. Consequently, individuals with emphysema often experience breathlessness and decreased respiratory function compared to those with normal lung health. Additionally, emphysema can lead to structural changes in the lung tissue, further impairing respiratory efficiency.
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Was emphysema around in 1800?
Yes, people had emphysema and black lung in the 1800s. But neither were called those names, and the relationship between the conditions and lung irritants was not known back then.
Is emphysema a disease associated with the skeleton?
No, emphysema is not related to the bones. It is a chronic, progressive lung disease.
Is a lung condition a proper noun?
No, it would be just a normal noun because it is a thing.The answer above is partially correct. "Lung condition" in general is not a proper noun, but the name of a specific lung condition like Emphysema, Tuberculosis, or Asthma is proper noun. For example, in the sentence, "she has a serious lung condition called Emphysema," the general term, "lung condition," is not a proper noun, but the specific term, "Emphysema," is.
Is emphysema different from lung cancer?
Emphysema is a type of lung cancer that can be caused by the same things lung cancer is caused from with many complications.
How does emphysema affect the structure and function of the lung compared to a normal lung?
Emphysema is a lung disease that damages the air sacs in the lungs, making them less elastic and causing them to collapse. This affects the structure of the lung by reducing its ability to expand and contract properly. As a result, the lung's function is impaired, leading to difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen exchange. In comparison, a normal lung has healthy air sacs that can expand and contract easily, allowing for efficient breathing and oxygen exchange.
What is chronic lung disease?
Emphysema
What is emphysema an example of?
Emphysema is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases. It is primarily caused by chronic exposure to lung irritants.
How does smoking affect the ability of the lungs to do their job?
Smoking makes lungs dirty, coating them with tar and soot, which interferes with their normal functioning. Prolonged smoking can cause several kinds of lung disease including emphysema and lung cancer, which seriously interfere with normal lung function.
Is emphysema a gas?
Emphysema is not a gas. It is one of many chronic obstructive lung diseases.
What is a disease that destroys lung tissue and causes difficulty in breathing?
emphysema
How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?
Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.
What is a sentence for emphysema?
Many smokers die of lung cancer, emphysema or other related diseases.
