The lungs will not be able to process enough oxygen to keep the body working, and the person will die unless given supplemental oxygen. Emphysema (damaged alveoli) is a progressively debilitating disease.
Destruction of alveoli reduces the surface area for gas exchange
Emphysema.
emphysema
The destruction of alveoli walls refers to the damage or breakdown of the tiny air sacs in the lungs, which are essential for gas exchange. This condition is often associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly emphysema, where the elasticity of the alveoli is lost, leading to reduced oxygen absorption and difficulty in breathing. As the alveolar walls deteriorate, the surface area for gas exchange decreases, resulting in impaired lung function and respiratory distress. This destruction can be caused by factors such as smoking, long-term exposure to pollutants, and genetic predispositions.
The condition characterized by the progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in the total number of alveoli, enlargement of remaining alveoli, and progressive destruction of their walls is known as emphysema. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke. As the alveoli are damaged, the lungs become less efficient at exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to breathing difficulties and reduced oxygen supply to the body.
The medical condition known as reduced gas diffusion due to destruction of alveoli is called emphysema. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the progressive damage to the lung tissue, leading to decreased ability to efficiently exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
Alveoli
This condition is known as emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that results in the destruction of the walls of the alveoli, leading to decreased gas exchange in the lungs and difficulty breathing. It is commonly caused by smoking and results in symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing.
The name is emphysema , not emophysema . It causes destruction in the alveoli in our lungs .So the affected person can't breathe properly and hyperventilation occurs .
destruction in the air sacks distal to the terminal bronchiol or in simple term the destruction of alveoli. The chest usually become hyperinflated due to the excessive action of sucking the air in due to the obstruction
The condition described is likely emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema is characterized by progressive loss of lung function due to the destruction of alveoli, leading to a decrease in their total number and an enlargement of the remaining ones. This damage impairs gas exchange, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath and decreased exercise tolerance. The condition is often caused by long-term exposure to irritants, particularly cigarette smoke.
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